Qabeli Palaw
Afghanistan's national dish — steamed long-grain rice crowned with caramelized carrots, raisins, and tender lamb. Though often spelled “Kabuli palaw,” the name is not thought to come from the city of Kabul; it is generally traced to the Persian word qabel (“worthy”), a dish worthy of an honored guest.
Where this dish lives.
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The House of Afghanistan records the dish, not a definitive recipe. We do not publish recipes — we point to published ones. We keep the name; the cook keeps the recipe.