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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more economical.

Welcome to Her Delicacies Chicken Kabsa/ Arabian Chicken and Rice.

Measure 400 gm basmati rice and set aside.

Melt 4 tbsp ghee in a large pot over medium heat.

Add 2 chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Add 3 pureed tomatoes and cook until softened.

Incorporate 400 gm chicken pieces and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in 3 cardamom pods, 4 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 bay leaf; stir to combine.

Add 600 ml water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.

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

Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot with the broth; bring to a boil.

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

Return chicken to the pot, nestling it into the rice; cover and let steam for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with nuts and raisins before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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