Royal Qabuli Pulao with Lamb & Spiced Carrots

Royal Qabuli Pulao with Lamb & Spiced Carrots

200 mins
medium
6 servings

A flavorful and aromatic Afghan Qabuli Pulao, featuring tender lamb, sweet spiced carrots, and perfectly cooked basmati rice. This recipe is a celebration of rich spices and textures.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1.00 kgLamb Leg/Shoulder(Cut into 5cm pieces)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Chopped)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 4.00 mediumCarrots(Peeled and diced)
  • 1.00 cupRaisins(Golden raisins)
  • 6.00 tbspVegetable Oil(For cooking)
  • 4.00 tbspSugar(For caramelization)
  • 1.00 kgBasmati Rice(Sella Basmati)
  • 10.00 cupWater(For cooking rice)
  • 3.00 tbspSalt(For seasoning)
  • 0.50 cupOil(For cooking meat)
  • 1.00 cupMeat Broth(For flavor)
  • 1.00 tspCumin(For aroma)

Instructions

1

Soak rice in water for at least 2 hours.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

2

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add lamb and cook until browned on all sides. Add water and bring to a boil.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Simmer until lamb is tender (approx. 45 minutes).

Estimated time: 45 minutes

5

Sauté carrots in oil until softened. Add sugar and cook until slightly caramelized.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Add raisins and cook until plump. Combine with carrots.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Caramelize sugar in a separate pan. Add oil, salt, meat broth, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Cook rice in boiling salted water until almost tender. Drain and return to the pot.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Pour the caramelized sugar mixture over the rice and stir to coat evenly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Top with spiced carrots and lamb. Cover and cook over low heat until rice is cooked through (approx. 30 minutes).

Estimated time: 30 minutes