Vegetarian Qaubili Pilau(Afghanistan) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Qaubili Pilau(Afghanistan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 1/2 cup green lentil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 carrots; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup raisins; 2/3 cup almonds; 2 cups basmati rice; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; oil (for frying); 6 -8 fluid ounces water

Servings: persons

1 onion, diced
1/2 cup green lentil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 carrots
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup almonds
2 cups basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon saffron
oil (for frying)
6 -8 fluid ounces water

1
Fry the onions in about a tbls. of oil(I use olive) until golden brown in a skillet or saucepan. Add the salt and spices (except for the saffron).
2
Add the rice, lentils, saffron and 5-5 1/2 cups water. Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes(lentils will be tender also).
3
Just before serving cut the carrots into thin sticks. Saute them in 1-2 teaspoons oil with sugar until tender. Remove from oil and reduce the heat. Add the raisins to the oil and fry until they are swollen. Remove from the oil. Finally add the almonds to the oil(adding a little more if necessary) and brown taking care that they don't burn.
4
Serve the rice topped with the almonds, carrots and raisins.

509

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, diced, 1/2 cup green lentil, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Qaubili Pilau(Afghanistan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Qaubili Pilau(Afghanistan)

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