Lentil and lamb plov
Azo Azerbaijani lentil and lamb pilaf, flavored with saffron and cinnamon. A hearty and flavorful dish perfect for the whole family.
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
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
- Sort the lentils, rinse them thoroughly, and then soak them in cold water for 2 to 3 hours.
- Cook the lentils separately in salted water.
- Cook the rice in a separate saucepan, then add the partially cooked lentils and continue to cook.
- Drain the vegetables and arrange them in a saucepan lined with flatbread. ≈ 2 min
- Clean the meat, cut it into pieces, season it with salt, and brown it in a frying pan.
- Add the onion, melted butter, some broth, and the spices, then cook covered.
- 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.
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