Mandi Rice Recipe ~ Episode 434 Collab #tasteofyemen

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa provides a protein boost while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric mimics color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts offer healthy fats while peanuts are budget-friendly.

Soak 2 and 1/2 cups of basmati rice for 20 minutes and wash it.

Chop 4 cloves of garlic and onion.

Melt 2 and 1/2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until aromatic.

Add 1 stick of cinnamon, 2 black limes, 6 cardamom pods, and 4 all spice berries to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add the soaked basmati rice to the pan.

Season the rice with 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Add 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon and water to the pot, ensuring the water is about an inch above the rice.

Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat for about 5 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.

After 12 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon saffron mixed with hot water to the rice and cover for another 5-6 minutes.

Use a heated briquette with ghee to create smoke and impart flavor for 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens