Kabuli Palau was initially consumed by the upper-class Kabul families as they could afford the ingredients. Over time as the people of Afghanistan became wealthier, this dish became more common. So, the name Qabili Palau was coined. The Dari word Qabil - means well accomplished, indicating that only a skilled chef can truly balance the various flavours of this dish. Qabil is also Urdu and Hindi for "capable", and that is the reason I chose to call this Qabili Palau first. I also read that in some regions of Pakistan they make Qabili Palau but the recipe has garam masala along with the rest of the ingredients and is prepared the same way.