Afghani Kabli Pulao
Afghani Kabli Pulao features fragrant basmati rice infused with a warmly spiced broth and layered with sweet raisins, tender carrots, and toasty slivered almonds. The balance of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin delivers an aromatic, subtly sweet-and-savory profile. Serve it for a celebratory family meal or as a centerpiece pilaf alongside grilled meats.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook42 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Afghani Kabli Pulao, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the broth: Put the halved onion, the garlic head, the cinnamon stick, the cardamom pods, the pepper, the cumin seed, the salt, the sugar, the paprika, the coriander seeds, and the cloves into a pressure cooker. Add water to cover.
- 2
Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent as directed by the manufacturer. Set to high and heat until steam escapes in a steady stream and whistles, about 5 minutes. Reduce to medium and cook for 20 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally, about 10 minutes. Unlock the lid and remove it.
- 3
When the broth is nearly done, start the rice: Soak the rice in cool water for 5 minutes, then rinse until the water runs clear.
- 4
Strain the cooled broth into a bowl. Clean the pressure cooker, then set it over medium heat and add oil.
- 5
Add the onion and the garlic to the cooker; cook and stir until softened and browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the carrots and cook until soft, about 3 minutes more. Add the strained rice, raisins, almonds, cumin seed, pepper, cardamom powder, and clove. Stir to combine, then pour in enough broth to cover.
- 6
Close the cooker securely and seal the vent; set to high and heat until the first whistle, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest for 7 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally, about 10 minutes. Immediately transfer the cooked rice to a serving dish to prevent overcooking.
- Calories 418.87 kcal High 21%
- Protein 8.09 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 78.66 g 29%
- Total Fat 7.57 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.55 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 57.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 7.09 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 16.78 g --
- Added Sugars 5.78 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 82.87 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 278.76 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 1.09 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Afghani Kabli Pulao is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 7 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 418.87 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Afghani Kabli Pulao made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Carrot, Cinnamon Sticks. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Afghani Kabli Pulao?
- About 1 hr 7 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 42 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 418.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Afghani Kabli Pulao easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Afghani Kabli Pulao healthy?
- Afghani Kabli Pulao has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 418.87 calories and 8.09 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.78 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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