KABSA : Authentic Lamb Kabsa | Taste of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are heart-healthy, and sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

Heat ghee in a large pot and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in the spices: paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and pepper, and cook until fragrant.

Add the lamb (or beef) and brown on all sides.

Mix in the tomato paste and diced tomatoes, cooking for a few minutes.

Add the dried lemon, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and enough water to cover the meat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender.

Once the meat is cooked, remove it and set aside.

Add the soaked basmati rice to the pot, along with the potato and capsicum, and stir well.

Add more water if necessary, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

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