Mastava

Ingredients

 * 500 g mutton or beef
 * 100 g or 7 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 2 carrots
 * 2 onions
 * 4 tomatoes
 * 3 potatoes
 * 300 g (11 oz) or cup rice
 * salt and cumin to taste

Directions

 * 1) Cut meat in small pieces. In a large skillet, sear in vegetable oil until reddish-brown crust appears. Add sliced onions diced carrots, and potatoes. Saute until vegetables are tender, then add quartered tomatoes. Transfer meat and vegetables to soup kettle with water, bring to a boil. Add rice, diced potatoes, and cook about 20 minutes. In the final 5-10 minutes add salt and spices. To serve, top with yogurt or sour cream, garnish with chopped greens.