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Chicken Mandi

Cultural Context

Originating from Yemen, Chicken Mandi is a traditional dish known for its fragrant spices and tender meat. It is often served during special occasions and gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. Today, Mandi has gained popularity across the Middle East and beyond, with various regional adaptations showcasing local flavors.

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6 servings
Servings4
1.5kg chicken
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom
3 bay leaves
7-8 cloves
4 onions
3 tsp salt
2 tbsp chicken stock
pinch saffron
1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch oil
pinch pepper
pinch salt
red food colour
2.5 cups basmati rice
1/3 cup ghee (around 80ml)
1 chopped onion
3 chopped garlic cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cardamom
2 bay leaves
6 cloves
1.5 tsp coriander
1/3 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
dry lemon 2
1 liter chicken stock
2 tbsp chicken stock
pinch saffron
pinch oil
1

Preheat the oven to 200°C and grill the chicken for 15-20 minutes after brushing it with a mixture of chicken stock, saffron, lemon juice, oil, pepper, salt, and red food color.

2

Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes before cooking.

3

In a pot, heat ghee and sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

4

Add the spices (cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cumin) and stir well.

5

Add the soaked basmati rice and mix thoroughly with the spices.

6

Pour in the chicken stock and add dry lemon, then bring to a boil.

7

Once boiling, reduce heat and cover to simmer until rice is cooked.

8

Prepare the dum layer by mixing chicken stock, saffron, and red food color.

9

Heat charcoal and place it on top of the rice, drizzling with oil, and cover for 5 minutes to infuse smoke.

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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