Arabian lamb rice recipe - eid recipes - ayzahcuisine

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa provides more protein and fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

Marinate lamb with cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and salt for at least 1 hour.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Add marinated lamb to the pot, browning on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender.

Remove lamb and let rest before slicing into pieces.

In the same pot, add rinsed basmati rice and water, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy.

Stir in chopped carrots and peas, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve lamb over rice, garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges.

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