AFGHANI LAMB AND RICE DISH
Known in Afghanistan as quabili pilau, this is a delicious and festive dish. A combination of several quabili recipes that I found online and made my own, my inspiration coming from an Afghani family in town that operates a food cart from which they sell the most delightful Afghani food. This is truly a perfect example of the best fusion of Asian and Arabic ingredients.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Soak saffron threads and set aside.
- Meat: In a large pot in plenty of water add the ground lamb, 2 T. of the onion and salt and pepper. Bring to boil and cook meat for about 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Drain meat and reserve all the cooking liquid. Set meat aside. (It is very important to save the liquid as this will be used to cook the rice.).
- Rice: In pan combine the reserved lamb stock, the rice, the saffron threads-straining the threads but including the soaking water, cinnamon, ground cumin, ground coriander and the cardamom powder. Cover, bring to boil and simmer 20 minutes or until grains are tender.
- While the rice is cooking saute the carrots with the sugar on medium heat in a little bit of oil about 5 minutes, being careful not to burn. Next add the onion and raisins and saute another 2 or 3 minutes until carrots are slightly tender but still firm, onions are soft and raisins have plumped up. Set aside.
- Lightly oil an oven proof casserole dish. Spoon half of the carrot mixture on bottom of casserole, followed by part of the meat mixture, then some of the rice, layering the ingredients so that you end up with rice on top. Cover and bake about 25 minutes in low oven.
- Remove casserole dish from oven. Garnish with the remaining carrot/raisin mixture and fresh cilantro sprigs. Season with salt if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.4, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 78.6, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 20.7
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Boss Oluwaseun
[email protected]This was the best Afghani lamb and rice dish I've ever had. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked.
jasmine Bradford
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.
Yatta Foday
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were just right, and the dish had a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors. Will definitely be making this ag
Shefat Khan
[email protected]This was my first time trying Afghani food and I was not disappointed. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were well-balanced, and the dish had a nice depth of flavor.
HACKER FF
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! Definitely a keeper!
Sohail Qamar
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.
Vithu Vithurshan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. The spices are perfect, and the dish has a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors. Highly recommend!
omar Abouelezz
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. The spices were well-balanced, and the dish had a nice depth of flavor. Definitely a keeper!
khadarbasha basha
[email protected]This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were just right, and the dish had a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors. Definitely a specia
Raphael Sheskin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish was amazing. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. Will definitely make this again!
Golam Morshed Pintu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced, and the dish had a nice depth of flavor. Highly recommend!
Ch Gujjar
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the tender lamb and the flavorful rice. The spices were perfect, and the dish had a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors. Will definitely be making this again!
Khawar Malik
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the lamb was tender and flavorful, and the spices were amazing. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Mich Lorri
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. The spices were well-balanced, and the dish had a nice depth of flavor. Definitely a keeper!
Prime Timilsena
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were just right, and the dish had a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors. Highly recommend!
ritah nakiyimba
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the spices were amazing. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. Will definitely make this again!
p2g Update stutus
[email protected]This Afghani lamb and rice dish was a hit at our dinner party! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were well-balanced, and the dish had a nice depth of flavor. We will definitely be making this again.