Afghan kabli palow recipe without meat special for vegetarians.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while long-grain rice is usually less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Dried apricots provide similar sweetness with less sugar.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are heart-healthy, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

Soak basmati rice in water for at least 30 minutes.

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, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cubed lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour until lamb is tender.

Remove lamb and set aside; strain the broth and reserve.

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

Layer cooked lamb, julienned carrots, raisins, and almonds on top of the rice.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is fluffy and cooked through.

Gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve with the lamb and toppings.

Cooking Techniques

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