Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons canola or corn oil
  • 1 pound lean lamb, chops or cut from boneless leg or 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Hot pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 4 ounces unsalted roasted cashews
  • Salt, optional
  • 1 to 2 cups yogurt for garnish

Method

  • Saute onion in 2 tablespoons of oil in nonstick pan (use 3 tablespoons in regular pan) large enough to hold all ingredients.
  • Grill or broil lamb or chicken and cut into strips.
  • Add cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, hot pepper flakes and mustard to onions and cook about one minute.
  • Add raisins and rice and stir to coat.
  • Add stock; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover.
  • Cook for 17 minutes total, until liquid is absorbed and rice tender.
  • Stir in cashews and strips of meat.
  • Season with salt if desired and serve with yogurt on the side.