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Authentic Afghan Kabuli Pulao with lamb, carrots and raisins, plus spices and rice.
Ingredients list
ricemediumlunchdinnerspecial occasionfamilymiddle easternmid range>60min
Meat
Lamb shoulder
Vegetables
1 whole onion
Shredded carrots
Rice and Grains
Aged basmati rice
Pantry
Bay leaves
Cumin seeds
Cardamom
Black peppercorns
Salt
Water
Ghee
Sugar
Raisins
Cardamom (ground)
Nutmeg (ground)
Clove (ground)
Cumin (ground)
Brown sugar
Cooking steps
Authentic Afghan Kabuli Pulao
Step 1: Prepare the Lamb
- Boil the lamb shoulder in water.
- Remove all foam and impurities from the boiling water.
Step 2: Pressure cook the Lamb
- Transfer the cleaned lamb to a pressure cooker or a pot.
- Add 1 whole onion, bay leaves, cumin seeds, cardamom, and black peppercorns.
- Add fresh water and a generous amount of salt.
- Pressure cook on high for about 15 minutes if using a pressure cooker; if using a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 1 to 2 hours.
Step 3: Prepare the Rice
- Soak the aged basmati rice in cold water for about 30 minutes.
Step 4: Caramelize the Carrots
- Heat ghee in a pan.
- Add a generous amount of shredded carrots and some sugar.
- Let the carrots caramelize for a couple of minutes.
- Add a generous amount of raisins.
Step 5: Cook the Rice
- Strain the lamb broth into a new pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the soaked rice to the boiling broth.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes until the rice is almost cooked but still firm.
Step 6: Layer the Dish
- In a pot with melted ghee, add a layer of the cooked rice.
- Sprinkle with ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, ground clove, and ground cumin.
- Drizzle with a little bit of brown sugar.
- Add a layer of roasted lamb.
- Repeat the layering process once more, ending with carrots and raisins on top.
- Drizzle with a ladle of leftover lamb stock.
Step 7: Final Cook and Serve
- Properly seal the pot with aluminum foil and the lid.
- Cook on super low heat for 30 minutes.
- Flip onto a serving tray in one motion and garnish with the remaining lamb, carrots, and raisins.
