Kabul-Style Lamb and Rice Pilaf | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups basmati rice
• 4 Tbsp. canola oil
• 2 lb. boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1⁄2" pieces
• Kosher salt
• 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground black cardamom seeds (optional)
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 tsp. rose water (optional)