Uzbek Palov

Description
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

 * 1 lb lamb boneless cubed 1"
 * 3 carrots julienned
 * 2 onions cut to strips ¼" wide and 2" long
 * ¼ cup peanut oil
 * 6 cups cold water
 * 3 cups rice uncooked
 * 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * 1 garlic clove minced
 * ¼ cup raisins
 * ¼ cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
 * 2) Drop in the lamb cubes and fry them 6–7 minutes.
 * 3) Be sure to turn them constantly.
 * 4) Drain them and remove to a large casserole (4 qt. is a good size) in the oil left in the pan add the onions, garlic, carrots, raisins, chick peas, salt, and pepper.
 * 5) Cook until browned then add the rice.
 * 6) Reduce the heat to low and stir for 3 minutes.
 * 7) Pour this mixture into the casserole and toss lightly.
 * 8) Add the water.
 * 9) Bring to a boil over high heat.
 * 10) Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
 * 11) Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
 * 12) Serve at once.