Bukhari rice | Chicken Bukhari rice | Traditional Middle Eastern Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers higher protein content and is gluten-free.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are 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 and is nutritious.

Heat a pan and add oil.

Fry carrots for about 3-5 minutes, then add raisins, fry for 2-3 minutes – remove, drain and set aside.

Add sliced onions and fry until golden.

Add garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add whole spices and tomato paste, salt.

Add the chicken, fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.

Pour pureed tomatoes and leave to simmer and reduce for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the chicken and place it in the oven or air fryer for 6-8 minutes to completely golden.

Add 3 cups of basmati rice.

Add 4 cups of hot water and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.

After 10 minutes, open the lid and add half of the fried carrots and raisins.

Cook covered for another 20-25 minutes over low heat or until the water is absorbed and rice is perfectly cooked.

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