Chalau Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chalau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat; 1 1/2 cups water; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 cups chopped fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup cooking oil; 3 cups uncooked basmati rice; 6 cups water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
1 1/2 cups water
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup cooking oil
3 cups uncooked basmati rice
6 cups water

1
Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, and fry gently until transparent. Increase heat to medium, and add garlic and stew meat. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is browned on the outside. Pour in the water, and season with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and cumin. Bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Cover the pan, and continue cooking for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
2
Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, and cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Add 6 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook loosely covered for about 30 minutes, or until rice is tender.
3
Add spinach and cilantro to the meat mixture, and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes. Mound the rice on a platter, and spoon some of the lamb stew over. Put remaining stew in a separate serving bowl.

1421

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1/2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat, and more.

Yes, Chalau falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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