Lentil and lamb plov

Lentil and lamb plov

Main dishes

Azo Azerbaijani lentil and lamb pilaf, flavored with saffron and cinnamon. A hearty and flavorful dish perfect for the whole family.

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This lentil pilaf is a variation of the traditional Azerbaijani rice dish. The lentils add a touch of sweetness, while the lamb provides a rich flavour.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Total1 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodCooking under a lid
  • Estimated cost$12.90 $3.23 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $4.03
  • $0.44
  • $0.37
  • $0.21
  • $0.05
  • $6.13
  • $1.67

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Sort the lentils, rinse them thoroughly, and then soak them in cold water for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. Cook the lentils separately in salted water.
  3. Cook the rice in a separate saucepan, then add the partially cooked lentils and continue to cook.
  4. Drain the vegetables and arrange them in a saucepan lined with flatbread. ≈ 2 min
  5. Clean the meat, cut it into pieces, season it with salt, and brown it in a frying pan.
  6. Add the onion, melted butter, some broth, and the spices, then cook covered.
  7. When serving, place the meat on top of the lentil pilaf and sprinkle with cinnamon. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Lentil and lamb plov

  • 200 g of lamb$4.03
  • 150 g of rice$0.44
  • 40 g of melted butter$0.37
  • 1 onion$0.21
  • 2 grams of cinnamon$0.05
  • 1 gram of saffron$6.13
  • lentil (also known as mercimek in Turkish)$1.67

Total$12.90

that's $3.23 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of lamb
  • 150 g of rice
  • 40 g of melted butter
  • 1 onion
  • 2 grams of cinnamon
  • 1 gram of saffron
  • chili pepper, salt to taste
  • lentil (also known as mercimek in Turkish)

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