Estamboli Pulao (Persian Tomato Rice)

Estamboli Pulao (Persian Tomato Rice)

Estamboli Pulao (Persian Tomato Rice)...
thenews.com.pk 09/01/2018 Cuisine

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As the name suggests, the origins of this recipe comes from Persia but different families make it differently....
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As the name suggests, the origins of this recipe comes from Persia but different families make it differently. The best part about it is that the ingredients can be found all year long. If you are a beginner, start with simple yet delicious. This week, You! collaborates with cooking expert Lubna Sharif, who brings her mouth watering recipe of
Estamboli Pulao
(Persian Tomato Rice). Bon appetite!
Ingredients
Meat ...... 1/2 kg
Ghee/ Butter ...... 1/2 kg
Onion (finely chopped) ...... 1 large
Ground cinnamon ...... 1 tsp
Paprika ...... 1 tsp
Tomato puree ...... 1 cup
Potatoes ...... 3
Freshly ground pepper ...... according to taste
Salt ...... according to taste
Rice ...... 1 1/2 cup
Method
Fry onion in ghee/butter until transparent.
Add spices and meat (chicken/ beef/ mutton) to cook.
Add tomato pure, salt and pepper.
Boil rice.
Slice potatoes, wash and set them in a pan with ghee.
Layer rice, then meat and repeat till the end.
Put the lid on tightly, cook on low flame. The potatoes at the bottom should turn brown evenly.
Finally, invert the pan carefully on a serving plate.
Either serve as is, or cut it in wedges.
Serves 2
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