VEGETARIAN QAUBILI PILAU(AFGHANISTAN)
Afghanistan's proximity to Iran and India has attracted many travellers and invaders over the centuries. As a result Afghan culture has absorbed many foreign influences including Greek, Persian and Indian.These influences have given Afghans a unique culinary heritage. Whilst Afghan cuisine does include a few vegetarian dishes, there is no doubt that it is predominantly meat based. Happily it lends itself very well to adaptation, as in this rice and lentil dish, with garnishes of carrots, raisins and almonds. Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Rice
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- Serve the rice topped with the almonds, carrots and raisins.
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Nadico ziky Ziky
[email protected]This was a good recipe, but I would have liked it more if it had more vegetables.
widley Calixte Officiel
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. The dish turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.
Logosu Charles
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Justin Louw
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Hamza Sarfaraaz
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and the vegetables were cooked just right.
mirgi460 mirgi460
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Afghan food and this dish did not disappoint. The rice was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Diana Sandoval
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used brown rice instead of white and it turned out great. I also added a bit of extra cumin and coriander, which gave it a nice kick.
MR SINGH
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
Eka Kobaidze
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The rice was fluffy and the vegetables were tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal.
Leah Kesire
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vegetarian dishes, but this one really surprised me. The combination of spices and vegetables was perfect, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Latify Fadel
[email protected]This vegetarian qabili pilau was a real treat! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the carrots and raisins, which added a nice sweetness and texture to the dish.