TIL from a video review of food from Afghanistan that Kabuli pulao doesn't get its name from the city of Kabul, as is commonly assumed.

Per Bilal Wardak:

the name "Kabuli" is often mistakenly believed to link the dish directly to the city or province of Kabul. In reality, the dish is rooted in a specific cooking method (often spelled with a "Q," such as Qabili palaw). The dish is believed to have originated in northern Afghanistan (areas like Mazar-i-Sharif or Kunduz) and is closely linked to traditions among Uzbek communities.

The carrots and raisins make sense now. A lot of traditional Uzbek dishes use raisins, apricots, and other dried fruits to enhance flavors.