Uzbek Plov with Chicken, Raisins and Chickpeas
Course: Chicken, FeaturedCuisine: UzbekDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsHello, and welcome again! Today I am extremely excited to share a recipe so dear to me: the Uzbek Plov with Chicken, Raisins, and Chickpeas. This is a very tasty dish packed with nutritious and healthy ingredients. The star of the dish is the chicken.
Chicken drumsticks are delicious and an important source of essential amino acids and proteins, which are essential for repairing and building muscle tissues. Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, making these legumes a wonderful addition to your diet. Chickpeas help lower cholesterol levels and improve digestion.
What about the spices? Turmeric, Indian curry mix, and cumin are delicious additions to the dish and are very beneficial for your health. With its anti-inflammatory health benefits, turmeric has been a critical element in traditional medicine. Cumin, on the other hand, is iron-rich and helps with digestion. Indian curry has numerous health benefits from various spices, such as cardamom, turmeric, and coriander.
Then we have the rice. Both jasmine and basmati rice are excellent options for this dish. One of their most significant attributes is their low levels of fat. They provide sustained energy as they are high in carbohydrates. There you have it, friends! Uzbek Plov with Chicken, Raisins, and Chickpeas is a must-have delicacy packed with essential, nutritious, and healthy ingredients that you can try. Let me know what you think about this dish in the comments section.
Chicken drumsticks are delicious and an important source of essential amino acids and proteins, which are essential for repairing and building muscle tissues. Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, making these legumes a wonderful addition to your diet. Chickpeas help lower cholesterol levels and improve digestion.
What about the spices? Turmeric, Indian curry mix, and cumin are delicious additions to the dish and are very beneficial for your health. With its anti-inflammatory health benefits, turmeric has been a critical element in traditional medicine. Cumin, on the other hand, is iron-rich and helps with digestion. Indian curry has numerous health benefits from various spices, such as cardamom, turmeric, and coriander.
Then we have the rice. Both jasmine and basmati rice are excellent options for this dish. One of their most significant attributes is their low levels of fat. They provide sustained energy as they are high in carbohydrates. There you have it, friends! Uzbek Plov with Chicken, Raisins, and Chickpeas is a must-have delicacy packed with essential, nutritious, and healthy ingredients that you can try. Let me know what you think about this dish in the comments section.
Ingredients
450 g (1 lb) Chicken thighs meat diced
Boiled chickpeas 1 cup
Carrot 1 medium diced
Raisins 2 tbsp
Medium-sized onion diced
Basmati or jasmine rice 1 cup
Sunflower oil 50 ml (1.7 fl oz)
Garlic minced 4 cloves
Turmeric 1 tbsp
Cumin 1 tsp
Indian curry mix 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
2 glasses of water
Directions
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion, carrot and garlic in sunflower oil until golden brown.
- Add the chicken to the sautéed vegetables and sauté until browned, for about 10 minutes.
- Add washed rice and raisins to the pan, sprinkle everything with spices and pour in 2 cups of water. Cook the plov, covered, over low heat for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- At the end, add boiled chickpeas and cook for another 5 minutes over low heat.
- Serve this amazing Asian dish and enjoy!
