Description
Kabuli Pulao is a fragrant Afghan rice dish cooked with aromatic spices, tender lamb shank, almonds, carrots, and raisins for a delicious sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 5 green cardamom pods
- 1 black cardamom pod
- 4 cloves
- 2 inch cinnamon stick
- 1/3 cup cooking oil
- 1 1/2 to 2 lbs lamb shank
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Spices: Toast cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon in oil. Remove and set aside.
- Brown Lamb: Brown lamb in the same pan, then add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Rice: Add water, spices, and rice. Cook until rice is almost done.
- Add Extras: Stir in almonds, carrots, raisins, and sugar. Cook until rice is fully done.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add ghee during cooking.
- Adjust salt and sugar according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg