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Zardalu Polo - Persian Lamb and Apricot Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean lamb fillets, cubed
salt , pepper
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tbsp seedless raisins, preferably golden
4 oz fresh apricots
2 cups long- grain rice , washed in 3 changes of water

Directions:

Heat butter in heavy pan and fry onion until golden.
Add meat and brown on all sides.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon.
Mix in raisins and apricots.
Add water (about 3/4 cup) to cover.
Cover and simmer over very low heat 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is very tender.
Stir occasionally to prevent scorching, adding water if necessary.
Texture should be thick but pourable.
Boil 4 cups water, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and rice.
Bring to boil again and boil 2 minutes, then reduce heat, cover pan and cook over low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until almost tender.
Fluff with fork.
Arrange rice and stew in alternate layers in heavy saucepan, beginning and ending with layers of rice.
Set over very low heat, stretch clean cloth over pot and place cover over cloth.
Steam 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	267.51 Kcal (1120 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.12g	29%
Cholesterol	89.81mg	30%
Sodium	52.75mg	2%
Potassium	332.61mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.46g	2%
Sugars	4.98g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	4%
Protein	15.83g	32%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	22.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.05 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.01g	29%
Cholesterol	65.82mg	30%
Sodium	38.66mg	2%
Potassium	243.76mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.47g	2%
Sugars	3.65g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	4%
Protein	11.6g	32%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.2mg	9%
Calcium	16.7mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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