Cold Winter day in a Cave and Cooking Traditional Head Pulao Recipe | Village Life of Afghanistan

lamb head

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and health benefits at a lower cost.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add lamb head, spices, and salt, cooking until meat is browned.

Pour in broth and bring to a boil.

Add soaked rice and stir gently to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve, garnished with raisins and almonds.

Cooking Techniques

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