Mutton Kabsa Recipe- Saudi Arabian Cuisine- Weekend special Recipe

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is nutritious, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts are a good source of omega-3s, while peanuts are budget-friendly.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 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.

Incorporate mutton pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add spices and stir to coat the meat evenly.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until mutton is tender.

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

Add basmati rice to the pot and return the mutton on top.

Pour in enough broth to cover the rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with raisins, almonds, and fresh cilantro before serving.

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