Afghan Pulao Masala - Afghan spice

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa provides more protein and is gluten-free.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots are lower in sugar and add a unique flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are heart-healthy and often less expensive.

Grind 10 tablespoons of cumin in a mortar and pestle, adding 5 tablespoons at a time.

Measure 2 tablespoons of black pepper and add to the mix.

Measure 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sticks and add to the mix.

Crush black cardamom for a few minutes using a mortar and pestle.

Add 25 mg of green cardamom to the spice mix.

Mix all the ground spices together to create the final version of the Pulao Masala.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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