Sabsa Govurma Plovu (pilaf With Lamb And Herbs)

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/3 ounce saffron (5 strands)
• 2 1/4 lbs lamb
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 2/3 cup clarified butter
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 5 ounces fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 5 ounces fresh dill, finely chopped
• 5 ounces fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 5 ounces scallions, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed

Recipe

• 1 mix yogurt and garlic. allow to chill.
• 2 soak the saffron in 7 tbsp lukewarm water for 3 hours.
• 3 roughly dice the meat, season with salt and pepper, and fry in 3 1/2 tbsp clarified butter. sauté the onions in 1 tsp clarified butter and add to the meat along with the saffron water and lemon juice. add 3/4 cup regular water and simmer over medium heat.
• 4 after cooking for 30 minutes, add the vegetables and herbs, cover well and continue cooking over medium heat. for a further 20 minutes until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
• 5 add the rest of the clarified butter, stir well and pull off of heat and allow to sit covered for 10-15 minutes.
• 6 serve with garlic yogurt.