Kabuli Pilau
  1. Wash and drain the rice three times

  2. Soak the rice for 45 to 60 minutes

  3. Heat ghee and oil in a pan, add red onion and cook until softened

  4. Add lamb shanks (or meat pieces) to the pan

  5. Add garlic, salt, and cumin powder to the meat

  6. Pressure cook for 40 minutes (or cook for 2.5 hours with water if no pressure cooker)

  7. Add ghee, carrots, sugar, and raisins to the cooked meat

  8. Cook until carrots soften and caramelize slightly

  9. Add 2 cups of boiling water and salt to the meat mixture

  10. Bring to a simmer and add the drained soaked rice

  11. Stir gently but often until all water evaporates

  12. Cover the pan with foil, then a tablecloth, then the lid to create a tight seal

  13. Steam on low heat for 20 minutes

  14. Turn off heat and let rest for 20 minutes without removing the lid

  15. Remove lid and fluff the rice with a fork

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

CategoryPilaf

CuisineAfghan

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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