Afghan rice

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. […]

Kabuli Pulao is an Afghan rice dish made by cooking lamb with a delightful blend of spices. The lamb is then piled high on the rice and served with carrots, raisins, and toasted almonds.

A recipe for traditional Afghan rice, kabuki pulao, inspired by the Oscar nominated animated movie, The Breadwinner. #thebreadwinner #recipes #rice

An exotic Afghani rice dish that is infused with aromatic spices and layered with sweetened carrots, raisins and silvered almonds.

How to make Qabuli / Afghani Pulao

Discover a variety of traditional Afghan foods that bring rich flavors to your table. From savory kebabs to flavorful rice dishes, these authentic recipes offer a taste of Afghanistan’s vibrant culinary heritage. Explore these mouthwatering meals and learn how to create them at home with simple ingredients. Try these delicious Afghan dishes and add a unique cultural experience to your next meal!

This delicious, savoury Afghan rice dish uses short-grain rice to produce a creamy, cozy meal. This dish can be enjoyed as a meal on its own, but traditionally it's served alongside other small Afghan side dishes, such as banjan, salata, golpea, and more.

The rice grains in a perfect challaw are elongated and separate, and the dish traditionally accompanies wet curries such as sabzi. Soak the rice for 2–3 hours or longer before preparing challaw.

Make Afghan rice (called kabuli pulao) in your pressure cooker or on the stovetop with basmati rice, carrots, raisins, and a seasoned homemade broth.

Kabuli Pulao is considered to be the national dish of Afghanistan. This recipe is elegant and delicious, you will love it!