Oshi tamosha (festive raisin pilaf)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown the lamb pieces over high heat for 8 minutes.
2. Add the sliced onions and let them colour, then add the carrot sticks and fry them for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the whole garlic cloves, the chilli, cumin, salt and pepper, then pour in the hot water and simmer for 25 minutes.
4. Rinse the rice in clear water until the water runs clear, then spread it over the meat without stirring.
5. Add the raisins, cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
6. Leave to rest off the heat for 10 minutes, then gently fluff the top, arrange in a large dish and scatter with toasted almonds.