Afghan Lamb Pilaf Recipe | Traditional Afghan Rice with Lamb

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup julienned carrots
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water
• 4 cups chicken or lamb stock
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish