Afghan Rice Pilaf With Chicken and Yogurt - Bor Pilau Recipe

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Afghan Rice Pilaf With Chicken and Yogurt - Bor Pilau
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  1. Fry the sliced onion in the oil until soft and golden brown. Add the chicken or lamb pieces and fry until golden brown. Add the garlic and fry for a minute or two. Now add the yogurt, salt, red pepper and ground cilantro. Simmer over a medium heat until the meat is tender (about 40 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile wash and soak the rice in plenty of water for about 30 minutes.
  3. Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large pan and add the rice. Bring back to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then strain in a colander.
  4. Take one half of the rice and put in a large pan. Add the chicken and its juices. Add the remaining half of the rice and s sprinkle the saffron and cardamom and a little more red pepper over it.
  5. Cover the pan with a tightly fitting lid and increase the heat for a minute or so to bring back the juices to a boil, then place the pan in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 45 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 949.81 Kcal (3977 kJ)
Calories from fat 515.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.3g 88%
Cholesterol 100.91mg 34%
Sodium 1038.43mg 43%
Potassium 627.35mg 13%
Total Carbs 77.9g 26%
Sugars 4.37g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.77g 15%
Protein 32.85g 66%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 47.2mg 262%
Calcium 101.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.36 Kcal (994 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.32g 88%
Cholesterol 25.22mg 34%
Sodium 259.51mg 43%
Potassium 156.78mg 13%
Total Carbs 19.47g 26%
Sugars 1.09g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 15%
Protein 8.21g 66%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 11%
Iron 11.8mg 262%
Calcium 25.4mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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