Afghanistan's national dish, done right: fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked in beef broth, layered with caramelized carrots and raisins, and topped with a tender, slow-braised beef shank. A house special at Shinwari Karahi.
Kabuli Pulao is the national dish of Afghanistan — long-grain basmati rice slow-cooked in a well-seasoned broth so every grain absorbs deep, savoury flavour, then finished with sweet caramelized carrots and plump raisins for a signature sweet-and-savoury balance.
Our version is topped with a whole beef shank braised low and slow until the meat falls off the bone. It's a hearty, generous dish that reviewers consistently call out as one of our best rice offerings.
Rice Dishes Fan
"The Kabuli pulao with shank is fantastic — the rice is fragrant, cooked just right, and the meat portions are generous. The flavours remind me of home cooking from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and it's great that everything is halal and family-friendly."
Family Group
"We ordered the kabuli pulao for the table and it did not disappoint — large portions, tender shank meat, and perfectly balanced rice. Great value for a family dinner."
Local Foodie
"One of the better kabuli pulao dishes I've had in Calgary. The rice has real depth of flavour and the shank meat is beautifully tender."
Order online for pickup or delivery throughout northeast Calgary, or dine in with us in Castleridge
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