The status of a fully independent state should be contrasted with that of dependent or vassal states, where a superior state has the legal authority to impose its will over the subject, or inferior, state.
plural pilafs. Learner's definition of PILAF. [count, noncount] : a dish that is made of seasoned rice and vegetables and often meat. a vegetable pilaf. a serving of rice pilaf.
Pilav (Pilaf). Pilav refers to a dish of grains (often rice)stewed in a brother, often times with meat of vegetables. Pilav comes in just about every shape and size in Istanbul. From the highest class restaurants, to the lonely street carts, this staple dish reinvents itself in every conceivable way.his is a delicious and cheap street eat that I highly recommend. In small pilav restaurants, rice is often served on a plate with an optional topping like salad, liver, chicken, beans, or any combination.