Prepare zirvak (vegetable and meat base for pilaf). Heat vegetable oil in a cauldron or frying pan with a thick bottom. Add meat to it. Fry for about 3 minutes until a crust forms. Add onion, after 1 minute add carrot. Stir the zirvak and continue to simmer on high heat for another 3-4 minutes.
Make bulgur pilaf. Pour bulgur into a zirvak, put garlic on top. Pour in water. The liquid should completely cover the pilaf. Leave to simmer for 30 minutes under a lid on low heat. At the end, add salt and pepper to taste.