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Name: Authentic Biryani (Kabul) Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 lb lamb or beef, cut into 1-inch cubes (bone-in preferred for flavor); 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, julienned (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup raisins or dried apricots; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil or ghee; 4 cups water or broth (for cooking rice); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (optional, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 green chilies, slit (optional, for heat); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped (for garnish); 1/4 cup plain yogurt (for marinating meat, optional)

Biryani (Kabul)

Afghanistan

Kabul

Festive rice dish with meat, carrots, and nuts, cooked with Afghan spices.

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