Chicken Potato Majboos .Arabic Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder, while jalapeños add heat at a lower cost.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add diced tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes

Sprinkle in cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper

Pour in water to cover the chicken, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes

Remove chicken and set aside; add washed basmati rice to the pot

Stir in diced potatoes and return chicken to the pot

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes

Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving

Serve hot with a side of salad or yogurt

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