Mutton Machboos | Majboos recipe| Machboos Al Laham

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while long-grain is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes.

Heat a pan and add the oil.

Saute the onion and garlic until transparent.

Add the tomatoes and saute until soft.

Add the mutton and cook over high medium flame for 4-5 minutes.

Add the spices and mix.

Add hot water and cook covered until the mutton is done.

Once the mutton is done, take out from the stock.

Add the drained rice and cook for 20-25 minutes over medium low flame. The water should be 1 inch above the rice. If needed add more water and salt.

While the rice is cooking fry the mutton pieces until light brown.

Serve hot.

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