Shepherd Survival in Afghanistan Mountain | Shepherd Mother Cooking Traditional Village Style Food

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein option.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor.

Soak basmati rice in water for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in cubed lamb or chicken and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add spices, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat the meat.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.

Remove meat and strain the broth, reserving liquid.

In the same pot, add soaked rice and enough reserved broth to cover the rice.

Layer cooked meat on top of the rice and add sliced carrots, raisins, and almonds.

Cover tightly and cook on low heat until rice is fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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