Lamb, chickpeas, Besni raisins, allspice, and baldo rice cook in layers for Sivas's registered Divrigi pilaf.
45 min prep 75 min cook
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Boil the lamb with onion, black peppercorns and cloves for 45 minutes.
Drain the meat, separate into small pieces and toss with half the allspice and salt.
Soak the rice in hot salted water for 30 minutes, then rinse.
Soften finely chopped onion in butter for 5 minutes.
Layer the meat, chickpeas and Besni raisins in the pot.
Spread the rice on top and add the meat stock from the side.
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 25 minutes and let it steam for 15 minutes.
💡 Tip: Resting the meat with spices helps the aroma spread more evenly into the rice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve turned out with grape compote, cacik and seasonal salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~590
kcal calories
29
g protein
74
g carbs
20
g fat
3.3g
Sugar
3.7g
Fiber
1672.1mg
Sodium
18.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (73%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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