Breakfast in Afghanistan | Traditional Cheap Morning Street food | Taliban regime

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, and sultanas are often less costly.

Rinse basmati 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.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in grated carrots, raisins, and spices; cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then season with salt.

Add soaked rice to the pot, gently stirring to combine.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low, cooking for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

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

Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Garnish with toasted almonds and serve hot.

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