Afghan Palao Recipe Wanted

[BMG580]

I've been looking around the internet for a recipe for palao but I know so little about the dish I have no idea if what I am reading ingredients-wise is correct. 

Anyone out there who has a good palao recipe that they can share with me?

Thanks.

[BMG580]

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[Arduinna]

I don't know anything about Afgan cooking specifically, but I'm familiar with Persian/Iranian, Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern. What you are talking is basically a pilaf, there are tons of recipes with a variety of spices, vegetables and sometimes dried fruits and nuts. You can add fresh herbs at the end after it's cooked.

I usually start with the onions and cook them in some oil, usually until they are quite browned and crispy. Then I add the spices because you want to bring out their full flavors by cooking them in the hot oil. Then I add rice and cook it for a few minutes in the oil and then add stock, cover and lower the heat some and cook until done.

My favorite combo includes onions, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and cashews.