Kuwaiti Mutton machboos || Mutton machboos recipe.

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.

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

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in yogurt and spices; cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.

Add mutton pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the mutton; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until mutton is tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

Remove mutton and set aside; strain the broth if desired.

Add basmati rice to the broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Return mutton to the pot; fluff rice with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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