Afghanistan

Afghan cuisine unites breads, aromatic rice and grilled meats with Persian, Indian and Central Asian influences.

Traditional kabuli pulao: Afghan lamb rice with caramelized carrot, raisins and cardamom

Published on: June 23, 2026

Leonardo Polo

Afghanistan's national dish: long-grain basmati rice cooked in lamb broth and caramelized sugar, topped with sweetened carrot matchsticks, raisins, almonds and pistachios. Kabul recipe with the caramel technique that colors the rice.