Kovurma Palov

Description
Ferghana pilaf

Ingredients

 * 1 kg (2¼ lb) rice
 * 500 g mutton or beef
 * 1 kg (36 oz) carrots
 * 4 onions
 * 350 g vegetable oil
 * salt
 * cumin
 * cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil until white smoke appears.
 * 2) Add sliced onions and sear in oil until reddish-brown.
 * 3) Cut meat in pieces and saute with onions.
 * 4) After a few minutes put in carrot strips and cook until golden.
 * 5) Add water, salt, spices and stew for 20 – 25 minutes.
 * 6) Add rice and more water, just 1 – 1.5 cm above surface of rice.
 * 7) Cook uncovered until water evaporates.
 * 8) Cover and cook on low heat 20 – 25 minutes.