Served hot, usually on a large plate, and often the centerpiece of a festive meal, qabeli pulao( Afghanistan) or plov( Tajikistan) is shared among family and guests during celebrations.
INGREDIENTS
4 cups of long grain rice 400 g meat( lamb or beef stew meat) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, grated 3 carrots, grated 1 cup of raisins 1 tsp ginger, grated Salt, black pepper, turmeric, and ground cinnamon, to taste Oil, as needed Almond slivers or flakes, as needed
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