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Mash Palaw

Rice steamed with mung beans and browned onion, plain and filling.

Prep13 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 13 min
Serves5
DifficultyEasy
Per serving613 kcal
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AfghanistanMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 5 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice2.5 cups
  • Mung beans1 cup
  • Onions2
  • Cumin seeds2 tsp
  • Oil5 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Water5 cups

Method

  1. BeansBoil the mung beans 25 minutes until just tender and drain.
  2. OnionsFry the onions deep brown with the cumin.
  3. RiceSoak, then boil the rice 5 minutes and drain.
  4. SteamLayer rice and beans with the onion oil, add 1/2 cup water and steam 25 minutes on low.

Nutrition per serving

Calories613 kcal
Protein15.4 g
Carbohydrates101.7 g
Fat15.4 g
Fibre7.7 g
Sugar3.8 g
Sodium958 mg
Saturated fat2.2 g
Serving sizeabout 360 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Mash Palaw take to make?

About 1 h 13 min in total: 13 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Mash Palaw?

About 613 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein. The recipe makes 5 servings of about 360 g each.

Which allergens does Mash Palaw contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Mash Palaw from?

Mash Palaw is a main course from Afghanistan. Rice steamed with mung beans and browned onion, plain and filling.

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