Afghan Rice with Chicken & Carrots | Kabeli Palau | Global Table Adventure

Ingredients

• 1 lb basmati rice (, rinsed)
• 1/4 cup ghee ((butter may be substituted))
• 1 large onion (, sliced thinly)
• 1/2 whole chicken (, bone in - OR -)
• 3 chicken breasts
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 clove garlic (, crushed)
• 6 cups water
• 1 Tbsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp saffron
• 2 carrot ( , cut into matchsticks or shredded)
• 1/2 cup raisins (, golden)
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• pinch saffron
• 1/2 cup hot water