Mutton Haneeth|حنيد بلمرخ|Saudi Traditional Dish|Atika's Cuisine

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric offers color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Dried cranberries add tartness, while figs are often less expensive.

Marinate mutton with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper for at least 2 hours.

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

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

Add marinated mutton to the pot and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until the mutton is tender.

Remove the mutton and set aside; strain the cooking liquid.

Return the strained liquid to the pot, add rice, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook rice until fluffy, about 15-20 minutes.

In a separate pan, toast almonds until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve the mutton over the rice, garnished with toasted almonds and raisins.

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