Roz Meammar

Ingredients

• Water - 4 cups
• Raisins - 1/2 cup
• Almonds - 1/2 cup, sliced
• Butter - 4 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cardamom - 5 pods, crushed
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
• Lamb or beef - 500g, cubed
• Basmati rice - 2 cups

Instructions

1. Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add the meat cubes to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the meat with the spices.
5. Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot and mix it with the meat and spices.
6. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the meat is tender.
7. In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of butter and sauté the sliced almonds and raisins until golden.
8. Serve the Roz Meammar hot, garnished with the sautéed almonds and raisins.