KUZU ETLI PILAV (TURKISH PILAV WITH LAMB MEAT)

boneless lamb shoulder or leg
2 medium sizes onion
6 tablespoon margarine
2 small size tomatoes
3 1/2 cup hot water
2 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cup rice

Cut meat into 2 to 2 1/2 cm (1 inch) cubes. Combine with finely chopped onions. Saute in margarine for a few minutes. Cover and braise for 40 minutes in a covered saucepan.

Add minced tomatoes, hot water, salt and black pepper; stir well. Cover and simmer until meat is tender.

Stir in rice; mix well. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender; drain.

Remove from heat. Let stand covered for 20 minutes before serving. Serve hot.