Iraqi Timman Bagilla
Iraqi rice with fava beans, plenty of dill, and tender lamb. Serves 4 and takes about 83 minutes.
In this version, rice and fava beans are cooked with dill and spices, then served with braised lamb. Allow about 15 minutes for preparation and 68 minutes for cooking; timings may vary slightly with the rice and the size of the lamb pieces.
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Method
- 01
Braise the lamb
Brown the lamb in a pot with the oil, one sliced onion, the cumin, salt, and pepper. Add enough water to cover the meat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, until tender.
Ready to continue when: The lamb is tender when pierced and the onion has softened.
45 min - 02
Rinse the rice and infuse the saffron
Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it for 15 minutes. Infuse the saffron in 2 tbsp hot water.
Ready to continue when: The rice has soaked for 15 minutes and the saffron water is colored.
15 min - 03
Prepare the fava beans with dill
In a large pot, melt the butter and add the other chopped onion. Cook until soft and translucent. Add the fava beans, turmeric, and half the chopped dill; stir for 1 minute.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and the beans and seasonings are evenly mixed.
5 min - 04
Cook the rice with the fava beans
Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the fava beans. Add enough water to cover the rice by about 2 cm, the saffron water, and the remaining salt. Bring to a boil; when almost all the liquid has evaporated, turn the heat to its lowest setting, cover, and steam for about 18 minutes without stirring.
Ready to continue when: The rice is tender, the grains are separate, and no liquid is visible at the bottom.
18 min - 05
Finish and serve
Just before serving, gently fold in the remaining dill with a fork. Arrange the rice and fava beans on a platter and top with the tender lamb and a little of its cooking liquid.
Ready to continue when: The dill is distributed through the rice and the lamb is arranged on top, still hot.
1 min
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