500 KG Dumpukht Cooking | Dumpukht Recipe in Marko Bazzar | Afghanistan |

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and butter is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with more protein.

Marinate lamb with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 2 hours.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

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

Stir in marinated lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Layer soaked basmati rice over the lamb mixture.

Add water and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover the pot tightly with a lid and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, allowing the steam to cook the rice and lamb.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, mint, and fried onions.

Cooking Techniques

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