The birth of pilaf is associated with the name of Tamerlane. Concerned about the decline in the strength of his warriors, he turned for help to a mullah, who proposed a way to cope with hunger in the army: “We need to take a large cast-iron cauldron. Put in it the meat of lamb, selected rice, swelling with pride, young carrots, reddening with joy, and a sharp onion stinging like a sword of the venerable emir. All this is cooked at the stake until the cook falls into exhaustion, because he will try the divine food. ” Pilaf saved the army of Tamerlane and became the main food of the inhabitants of Central Asia. Today this dish decorates both festive and everyday dastarkhan (table). Seasoning for cooking pilaf, rice and meat dishes cooked at home: in a cauldron, in the oven and in the microwave
