Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Basmati rice3 cups
- Lamb or beef, cubed1 kg
- Onions2
- Cardamom pods4
- Cumin seeds1 tbsp
- Black peppercorns1 tsp
- Oil5 tbsp
- Salt2.5 tsp
- Water7 cups
Method
- StockSimmer the meat with one onion, peppercorns and 6 cups water 75 minutes, then strain, keeping meat and broth apart.
- SoakSoak the rice 45 minutes and drain.
- FryBrown the second onion, return the meat and toss with cumin and cardamom.
- Cook and steamAdd rice and 5 cups stock, boil until absorbed, cover and steam 25 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 848 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.6 g |
| Fat | 42.8 g |
| Fibre | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g |
| Sodium | 1094 mg |
| Saturated fat | 15.2 g |
| Serving size | about 500 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Meat Yakhni Palaw take to make?
About 2 h 50 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h 50 min of cooking, plus 45 min resting.
How many calories are in Meat Yakhni Palaw?
About 848 kcal per serving, with 35 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 500 g each.
Which allergens does Meat Yakhni Palaw contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Meat Yakhni Palaw from?
Meat Yakhni Palaw is a main course from Afghanistan. Yakhni palaw with generous chunks of stewed meat folded back through the rice.