Village Bazaar Street Food | Bannu Pulao | Old Man Working hard | Breakfast food in Afghanistan

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier, while butter can be a cost-effective alternative.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries provide a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cubed lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and black pepper; stir well to coat meat.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until lamb is tender.

Add sliced carrots and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove lamb and carrots; set aside.

Add soaked rice to the pot and stir gently to combine.

Layer cooked lamb and carrots over the rice, then cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and fold in raisins and almonds.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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