Qabili Murg Palau: Aromatic Chicken and Rice Delight
Experience the rich flavors of Qabili Murg Palau, a traditional Afghan rice dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant rice, and sweet-savory carrots. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious meal perfect for a special occasion.
Equipment Needed
- Large Pot
- Oven
- Pan
Ingredients
- 4.00 cupsBasmati Rice(Long grain rice for best results)
- 0.50 kgChicken Breast(Boneless, skinless for easier cooking)
- 6.00 mediumCarrots(Peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1.00 cupRaisins(Seedless for better texture)
- 0.50 cupVegetable Oil(For frying)
- 4.00 tablespoonsSugar(For sweetness and color)
- 2.00 teaspoonsSalt(To taste)
- 2.00 teaspoonsGaram Masala(Ground spices blend)
- 2.00 mediumOnions(Diced)
- 4.00 cupsWater(For cooking rice and chicken)
- 2.00 wholeCardamom Pods(For aroma)
Instructions
Prepare the carrots by peeling and slicing them into thin matchstick-like pieces.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Wash and soak the raisins.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Heat oil in a pan, add carrots and sugar, and sauté until tender and slightly caramelized.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Add raisins and cook until they plump up.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a separate pan, fry the diced onions until golden brown. Add chicken and cook until browned.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Add water, salt, and garam masala to the chicken and onions. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Set aside the chicken broth.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add rice and salt. Cook until tender but not mushy.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Drain the rice and return it to the pot.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add the sugar syrup, chicken broth, and mix gently.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Combine the rice and chicken, and arrange the carrots on top.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Cover the pot and bake in a preheated oven at low heat for 30-40 minutes.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Serve hot and enjoy!
Estimated time: 5 minutes