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Kabuli Pulao

Cultural Context

Kabuli Pulao is a traditional Afghan dish that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Afghanistan. It is often served at special occasions and gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. The dish combines aromatic basmati rice with tender meat, sweet carrots, and raisins, reflecting the diverse influences of Afghan cuisine, which includes Persian, Indian, and Central Asian elements.

AfghanAFmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 onion
1 tomato
1 cup yogurt
1 packet butter chicken curry spice mix
1 tablespoon chaat masala
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup slivered almonds
cilantro
mint

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while beef can be more budget-friendly.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

1

Wash and soak 1 and 1/2 cups of basmati rice for 15 minutes.

2

Thinly slice 1 onion and dice 1 tomato (using cherry tomatoes).

3

Prepare a yogurt sauce by mixing 1 cup of yogurt with 1 packet of butter chicken curry spice mix and 1 tablespoon of chaat masala; set aside.

4

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan on high heat.

5

Add 1/2 cup of raisins to the hot oil and fry until plump and golden brown (about 1 minute).

6

Remove the raisins and set aside.

7

In the same pan, add 1/2 cup of shredded carrots and fry until golden brown; scoop out and reserve the oil.

8

In a saucepan, combine the reserved carrot oil and 1 tablespoon of butter; heat until hot.

9

Add the sliced onions and diced tomatoes to the saucepan and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

10

Stir in the yogurt sauce and let it fry with the onions and tomatoes for a couple of minutes.

11

Add the drained basmati rice, reserved carrots, and raisins to the pan; mix everything together and fry for 1-2 minutes.

12

Add enough water to cover the top of the rice (no specific measurement given).

13

Chop cilantro and mint for garnish while the rice cooks.

14

After about 10 minutes of cooking, check the rice for doneness; if it has a little chew, turn off the heat and cover to let it steam.

15

Once done, add 1/3 cup of slivered almonds and fluff the rice.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedsteamed

Equipment Needed

pansaucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Afghan PilafQabuli Pulao

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