Kabuli pulao of Afghanistan

Lamb and chicken are widely enjoyed, with the Afghan lamb kebab a very popular street food. Rice is a specialty and considered the best part of any meal. The treasured national dish is called Kabuli (or Qabli) Pulao.

Kabuli pulao is a national dish and dish for special occasion in Afghanistan. Kabuli pulao takes its name from Kabul and "Pulao" is a type of rice dish made with a special, two-stepped cooking process for the rice.

The rice is cooked in the meat juices with fried carrots and raisins mixed in. Kabuli pulao is considered a festive and important dish due to the price and quality of the ingredients as well as its tradition of being Afghanistan's national cuisine. The dish is traditionally placed in the center of the meal with other foods making up the rest of the perimeter. It can be made vegetarian by replacing meat with vegetables.

Among other ingredients for Kabuli pulao: basmati rice, lamb meat, onions, carrots, raisin, oil, salt, cumin seeds, cardamom, hot water
Kabuli pulao of Afghanistan