Delicious Kabuli Pulao: Your Homemade Afghan Rice Delight

Delicious Kabuli Pulao: Your Homemade Afghan Rice Delight

Experience the delightful flavors of Kabuli Pulao, a beloved Afghan rice dish that balances savory and sweet elements.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Soaking Time 30

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Afghan

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Rice

2 cups Basmati Rice Sella basmati preferred
4 cups Water Flavored broth recommended

For the Spices

1 tbsp Cumin Seeds Shajeera optional
2 Cardamom Pods (Green & Black) No substitutes
4 Cloves Essential for authenticity
1 stick Cinnamon Stick Irreplaceable ingredient

For the Meat

1 Lamb Shank Substitutes: chicken or boneless lamb

For the Vegetables

1 Onion Shallots as substitute
4 Garlic Minced
1 cup Shredded Carrots

For the Toppings

½ cup Raw Almonds Pine nuts optional
½ cup Raisins Dried apricots are an alternative
2 tbsp Sugar Omit if less sweetness is desired

For Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper
3 tbsp Cooking Oil (Avocado/Sesame)

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot

Method

Preparation Steps

Wash the basmati rice under cold water until clear. Soak in water for 30 minutes.
In a pot, heat oil and sauté chopped onion until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
Add lamb shank and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side. Add garlic and spices; simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Roast almonds, sauté carrots, and soak raisins while lamb simmers.
Remove lamb, add rice and broth to pot. Nestle lamb on top and cover; cook on low for 10 minutes.
Drizzle caramel sauce, add carrots and raisins, cover, and steam for another 5-10 minutes.
Fluff Kabuli Pulao with a fork, garnish with reserved onions and almonds, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap lamb with chickpeas or tofu. Adjust seasonings to your preference.

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