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a white plate topped with rice covered in cashews and lemon wedged garnish

This quick and easy Middle Eastern rice recipe with spices, nuts and raisins makes a spiced rice dish inspired by Arabic rice dishes from the Middle East, such as Arabian machboos and kabsa, Palestinian qidreh and Syrian maqluba. While authentic in flavour, our rice dish is stir-fried in the speedier Asian-style rather than slower Middle Eastern pilaf method.

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a large plate filled with rice on top of a table

Afghan palaw is a staple in our homes. You’ve had our famous qabli palaw with carrots and raisins. But that is not eaten every day by Afghans. Sometimes we just have a simple palaw, or challow. What is Afghan Palaw? If you’ve had brown-colored rice in an Afghan restaurant, that is a classic Afghan palaw. […]

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a white plate topped with meat and rice

Kabuli Puloa with chicken is a simple and delicious meal of rice topped with sautéed carrots and sweet raisins to balance the delicious savory chicken is it topped with-a perfect meal that’s great for a quick weeknight dinner but special enough for weekends and parties!

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a close up of a plate of food with broccoli sprouts and carrots

Afghan cuisine has a style of its own. Fatty dishes are an important fuel in this nation of harsh landscapes and freezing winters, with oil used liberally and mutton fat traditionally added to many dishes. Unlike some in their region, Afghans like their food neither too spicy nor too hot, and they are renowned for their use of dried fruit and nuts. Read more

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a bowl filled with rice, carrots and raisins on top of a wooden table

Kabuli Pilau is a traditional rice dish cooked in a spiced stock and topped with cooked carrots, raisins, and nuts. Originating in Kabul, Afghanistan, this dish is extremely popular and commonly found all over Afghanistan and Pakistan, specifically Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following this week’s regional focus. This recipe is vegan and a simplified version of the traditional dish but gives all the all the warm spices, sweet flavors, and savory satisfaction that Kabuli Pilau needs!Jump to recipe…

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yellow rice with raisins and nuts in a bowl

We were looking for a rice dish that could stand along side a piece of grilled fish adding something to the dish but not overpowering it. I believe we succeeded….move over Uncle Ben. Use basmati […]

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rice with nuts and herbs in a brown bowl on a table next to other food items

Pilafs may be served at everyday meals but are grand enough for entertaining as well. If you like, you could add a generous pinch of saffron threads to the rice just before you cover it and let it simmer. You could also use chicken stock instead of the 22 cup water.

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a white plate topped with rice and raisins on top of green carpeted ground

Kabuli pulao is this most famous rice dish with meat, caramelized carrots and raisins, originally from Afghanistan. This pulao is very lightly spiced and with every bite you would have the flavour of the caramelized carrots and raisins pop out! Interestingly, Kabuli pulao has a delicious blend of savory and sweet, with the subtle crunchiness of fried carrots and raisins adds an oomph to the meat and rice flavours! The meat is tender and succulent, making this dish taste even more delectable!

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