) Qâbili palaw | |
| Alternative names | Qâbili, Uzbeki, Afghan, or Oshi palaw |
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| Type | Rice |
| Course | Lunch, dinner, traditionally the main course |
| Place of origin | Afghanistan |
| Region or state | Central Asia |
| Created by | Afghan cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Steamed rice mixed with raisins, carrots, and lamb or beef |
| Variations | Osh |
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Qâbili palaw or Qâbili pulao (Dari Persian: قابلی پلاو) is a variety of pilaf[1] made in Afghanistan, The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan and other Central Asian countries. It consists of steamed rice mixed with raisins, carrots, and beef or lamb. There exists different variations depending on the region.
Serving
Kabuli palaw is considered a festive and important dish due to the price and quality of the ingredients as well as its tradition of being Afghanistan's national cuisine. The dish is traditionally placed in the center of the meal with other foods making up the rest of the perimeter.[2][3]
See also
- Osh (food)
- List of lamb dishes
References
- ^ Eden, Caroline (2017-07-30). "Plov: Uzbekistan's national obsession". the Guardian. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- ^ Ayubi (Jun 25, 2015). "Kabuli palaw".
- ^ Benayoun, Mike. "Afghanistan: Kabuli Pulao".