Persian lamb dishes are known for fragrant herbs, saffron, rice, and slow-cooked flavour. This lamb and rice dish combines tender lamb with saffron, cinnamon, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs for acomforting and aromatic meal.
The balance of savoury and fragrant flavours is what makes Persian cooking so memorable.
Ingredients
2 lbs lamb shoulder
2 cups basmati rice
1 onion
1 tsp saffron
1 tsp cinnamon
3 garlic cloves
Fresh herbs
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Brown lamb with onions and garlic.
Add cinnamon and saffron.
Simmer until tender.
Cook rice separately.
Serve lamb over rice with herbs.
