Kabuli Pulao Recipe

One of the incredible Afghani traditional rice recipes is Kabuli Pulao. It is also known as Qabuli Palaw. This Afghani dish is very popular in Asian countries, especially in Pakistan. They often set this recipe on special occasion menus such as weddings or other festivals. It’s a wonderful fusion of pulao, which embraces meat with various spices. Its brilliant-rich taste will amaze you with every bite.

Type: Rice

Cuisine: Pakistani

Keywords: Kabuli Pulao

Recipe Yield: 4- 5

Calories: 1 cup serving (199g) = 348

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 1.5 - 2 hours

Total Time: 2.5 - 3 hours

Recipe Ingredients:

• Basmati rice: 2 cups
• Chicken, Lamb, or beef (usually in chunks): 1lb (450 gm)
• Carrots: 2 medium
• Onions: 2 medium
• Almonds: 1/4 cups
• Raisins: ¼ cups
• Cooking oil or ghee (clarified butter): ¼ cups
• Spices (including cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and cloves): as desired
• Salt and black pepper: according to taste

Recipe Instructions:

Process:

• Wash and then let Basmati rice soak for 30 minutes. Boil water, cook rice 70-80% done, and then drain.
• Brown meat chunks in oil. Sauté onions till translucent.
• Add spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Pour water to simmer till the meat is tender.
• Carrot-Raisin-Almond Mix: Sauté carrot till slightly soft. Then, Add raisins almonds, sauté till plump.
• Begin with partially cooked rice, and add cooked meat with juices. Top with sautéed mixture. Layer again with rice.
• Cover tightly, cook 30-40 mins on low. Flavors meld, and rice finishes cooking through steam.
• Thus, your Kabuli pulao is ready.

How to serve:

• Fluff rice, garnish with saffron. Serve with yogurt sauce. Plate individual portions of rice, meat, and sautéed mix. Enjoy Kabuli Pulao’s richness.