Lamb ouzi rice recipe / Emirati Rice recipe / mutton rice /

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier option, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and using seasoned water is cost-effective.

Cut lamb into large pieces.

Boil lamb in water with 1 teaspoon salt for 2 hours.

Remove lamb from water and set aside.

Add spices including black pepper and turmeric to the boiling water for flavor.

Soak basmati rice in water before cooking.

Boil chickpeas and chana dal that were soaked overnight.

Prepare saffron water and mix with lemon juice.

Add spices to the boiled lamb and mix well.

Heat olive oil in a pan and brown whole garlic cloves.

Add soaked basmati rice to the pan and stir.

Add saffron water to the rice and cover to steam for 10 minutes.

Prepare a separate pan with dry fruits and onions, frying until golden.

Mix in boiled chickpeas and chana dal with the fried onions and dry fruits.

Layer the rice in a serving dish, adding the lamb and garnishing with fried dry fruits.

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