Chicken Maqluba Rice Recipe | Arabian Dish for Christmas Dinner | Village Food | Village Cooking

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas provide a plant-based protein option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and budget-friendly.

broth

🥗Healthier: water with seasoning

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces costs while still allowing flavor.

Heat coconut oil in a large pot.

Add onion and sauté until translucent.

Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and coriander seeds.

Season with salt and black pepper powder.

Add chicken pieces and brown them.

Layer eggplant and potato with salt and turmeric powder.

Pour in chicken broth and add rice on top.

Cover with banana leaf and cook until rice is tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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