Kalam polo is a hearty, filling pilaf scented with cinnamon and saffron. Sometimes spelled kalam polow, or kalam pollo.
Tag: Lamb
Kalam Polo
Kadinbudu Köfte
(Turkish "lady thigh" meatballs)
Kadin budu means "lady thigh" in Turkish, and these simple meatballs (köfte) do indeed resemble the comely shape of a woman's leg.
Kabuli Pulao
(Afghan rice and lamb pilaf)
This ethereal mixture of rice pilaf and lamb, redolent of sweet and warming spices, is the national dish of Afghanistan.
Harira
(North African lamb and chickpea stew)
Harira is a soup from the Maghreb region of North Africa that is especially popular as an iftar meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan.
Dolmathes
(Greek grape leaves stuffed with rice and meat)
Greek stuffed grape leaves, commonly called dolmas, are a fresh and healthy finger food that is also popular in Turkey, the Middle East and the Balkans.
Dograma
(Turkmen shredded meat and bread stew)
Dograma — the name comes from the Turkmen word meaning "to chop up" — is special occasion food and is sometimes called the national dish of Turkmenistan.
Bredie
(South African lamb stew)
Bredies are simple, satisfying South African mutton stews in the Cape Malay tradition. The most popular are green bean bredie, tomato bredie and cabbage bredie.
Bichak
(Afghan stuffed savory and sweet pastries)
These triangular baked pastries come in both sweet and savory versions and are perfect as appetizers or with a cup of tea. The main recipe here is for meat (gosht) bichak.
Irish Stew
(Irish lamb and potato stew)
Even though this dish — known as ballymaloe, or stobhach gaelach in the Irish language — started out as a meal for hard times, its delicious flavor belies its humble origins.
Rogan Josh
(Indian, Pakistani lamb in spiced cream sauce)
Rogan josh is a classic of Kashmiri cuisine. Some preparations are very lavish, with lots of sweet spices and liberal amounts of cream.