06/11/2025
Kabuli Pulao Recipe | Afghan Style Rice with Mutton
Ingredients:
For rice:
Basmati rice β 2 cups (soaked for 30 mins)
Mutton β 500 g (bone-in pieces)
Onion β 2 (sliced)
Ginger garlic paste β 1 tbsp
Whole spices β 2 bay leaves, 4 cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom
Salt β to taste
Oil or ghee β 3 tbsp
For carrot & raisin topping:
Carrot β 2 (julienned)
Raisins β 2 tbsp
Sugar β 1 tsp
Ghee β 1 tbsp
For flavoring:
Garam masala β Β½ tsp
Black pepper β Β½ tsp
Cumin powder β Β½ tsp
Method:
Cook the mutton:
In a pressure cooker or pot, heat oil, add whole spices and sliced onions. Fry till golden.
Add ginger-garlic paste and mutton pieces. Fry for 5β6 minutes.
Add salt and about 2 cups water. Cook until mutton turns tender. (Pressure cook for 4β5 whistles.)
Strain and keep the stock aside.
Cook the rice:
In another pot, add the strained stock and additional water if needed (total about 4 cups).
Bring to a boil, then add soaked rice. Cook till rice is 90% done.
Prepare the topping:
In a small pan, heat ghee, sautΓ© carrots till soft. Add sugar and let them caramelize lightly.
Add raisins and toss for a few seconds. Remove and keep aside.
Layer and steam:
In a large pot, layer cooked mutton and rice alternately. Sprinkle garam masala, cumin, and pepper powder.
Top with the carrot-raisin mixture.
Cover tightly and steam (dum) on low heat for 10β15 minutes.
Fluff and serve hot.
Mix gently before serving so the flavors blend well.
Serve with: Mint raita or a simple salad.
Taste profile: Aromatic, subtly sweet, and rich β a perfect festive rice dish! π