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[sarah_anisah]

Assalamu Alaikum
You need to enlist the help of MrsKhan for this one...
There are many different ways of making pilau and each person that has shown me, has their own preference. Some prefer it dry others moist  :?
My husband only likes his mums pilau (and of course my version   ) which is a bit of a hint from about 5 different recipes all rolled into one   .
I am sure the recipe for lamb pilau has been posted before, I will try to find it for you InshaAllah!!

Allah Hafiz
Sarah

[sarah_anisah]

Assalamu Alaikum
There are a few sisters from your "neck of the woods" as they say , I am now from up North (but originally from daan Saaf - down south for those not familiar with the British accents  :wink: ), near Manchester to be precise...

Allah Hafiz
Sarah

[fathma]

Assallamu Alaikum sister,

i am from Birmingham, But i used to live in Nottingham ..
As for the rice, Sister sarah is right there are too many variations  :shock:
Some people 'cook' the rice in  the oven, But Mine doesn't work :evil:  so I have to hav it a little 'moist'
Inshallah I will try and help you but I seem to 'make it up as i go along' when i cook..
I will wait for sister ''Mrs Khan'' cause she will probably give you the best ideas,
I'm sure you will manage fine, let us know how it turns out..,
Take care sister,
Allah haffiz

[shining_lights]

[i]Asalaam Alaikum Sister-

Sister sabr-Heres the recipe for meat pulao ....i am sure tht mrskhan will inshAllah be on to give her recipes BUT hey i beat her to it  :wink:  
[i]inshAllah i hope its ok!

[b]500g lamb meat on the bone, cut into pieces.
- 5 cloves
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp. coriander seeds
- 4-5  large cardamom
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 inch piece ginger, roughly chopped

[b]- 400g  basmati rice

[u][i]For Masala
[b]- 1/2 cup ghee or cooking oil
- 1 large onion skinned and sliced  
- 1 tsp. black peppercorn
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 3 large cardamoms
- 1tsp. cumin
- 6 cloves
- 1 level tbsp. fresh gingerpaste
- 1 level tbsp. fresh garlic paste

:arrow: [b]Wash meat thoroughly under cold water tap. In a large heavy based saucepan place the meat, spice, salt, onion, ginger, garlic, bay leaves and enough water to cover the meat 2 inches.  
:arrow: [b]Bring to boil and skim off any scum that rises to the top. Reduce the heat, cover and allow to boil gently for 40 to 45 minutes until the meat is tender.
:arrow: [b]Meanwhile, put the rice in a sieve and wash it thoroughly under running cold tap until the water runs clear. Soak in plenty of water for 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve and let it stand for a minute or two.
Strain the meat and the spices. Reserve the stock. Discard the spices by taking out the meat pieces from it.


[u][i]MAKE MASALA
:arrow: [b]Heat the ghee or oil in the heavy base pan and add the onion, stir frequently, fry to a golden color. Add spices, fry for a minute, add meat, ginger and garlic. Stirring frequently, fry this over medium heat for 5 to ten minutes until the meat turns a rich golden color.
:arrow: [b]While the meat is cooking, measure the stock, it should be 3 1/2 cups. If it is less add more water to make it to required. Add stock to the meat and bring to boil. Place  drain rice in it and parboil for 5-8 minutes or until rice are 34 cooked. Cover with a tight fitting lid, reduce heat to very low and allow to cook for another 7 - 10 minutes until rice is tender.
Fluff up the rice with a fork, then transfer it into to a heated serving dish.
&Serve .

[shining_lights]

Asalaam Alaikum Sister-

Sister this recipe is from online-but its tried and tested and worked fine
i know it may seem a wee bit complicated but it works a treat.
if you want a "authentic homecooking" recipe inshAllah some sister here might help "MRS KHAN????" :wink:

anyway try and see.
I am from the west midlands sister-