majboos recipe arabic /machboos laham / Arabian rice recipe /

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.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and can be made easily at home.

Soak 500 grams of basmati rice in water for at least half an hour.

In a pot, heat 1/4 cup ghee or olive oil.

Add whole garam masala (cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, black pepper) and sauté for a minute.

Add 2 chopped onions and sauté until they turn brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add 3 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste and sauté for 5 minutes until the smell goes away.

Add salt to taste, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon paprika powder, and 3 tablespoons Arabic masala powder.

Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, mixing well to avoid burning the spices.

Fry the mixture for 10 minutes, adding a little water if needed.

Add 1 kg of mutton cut into small pieces and fry for 15-20 minutes to remove the smell.

Add 3 liters of water and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours until the mutton is cooked.

Add 5 pieces of dry lemon and 5 pieces of green chili to taste, then add the soaked rice.

Cook on low flame for 10 minutes until the spices and juices are absorbed by the rice.

Cover with aluminum foil and let it simmer on low flame for another 10 minutes.

Check if the rice is fully cooked and not sticky, then garnish with tomato, green chili, and lemon.

Cooking Techniques

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