Tender lamb, basmati rice, carrots, raisins, almonds, and warm spices layer into Afghanistan's celebratory pilaf.
35 min prep 95 min cook 136 min rest
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Wash the rice and soak it in warm water for 30 minutes.
Sear the lamb with the onions and vegetable oil for 8 minutes.
Add the water, salt, cardamom, cumin, and cinnamon, then cook the meat for 60 minutes.
Remove the meat and strain the broth.
Parboil the rice in the meat broth for 8 minutes.
Soften the carrots in butter for 5 minutes, then add the raisins and almonds.
Layer the rice, meat, and carrot mixture, then steam over low heat for 25 minutes.
Fluff the pilaf gently and transfer it to a serving platter.
💡 Tip: Soaking the rice first helps the grains lengthen without breaking during the long steaming.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with yogurt salad and pickles.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~610
kcal calories
29
g protein
82
g carbs
20
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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