Afghan Chicken Kabuli Pulao: Quick and easy.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots add a unique flavor and are often more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

Soak 1 cup of Basmati rice for 30 minutes.

Marinate chicken with garlic, ginger, cumin, and peppercorn.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.

Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cook until browned.

Stir in grated carrots and sugar, cooking until slightly softened.

Add raisins and mix well, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Pour in water and add cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.

Stir in the soaked basmati rice and ensure it's evenly distributed in the pot.

Place the chicken on top of the rice, cover, and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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