Arabic Chicken Harees or Hareesa | Ramadaan Special Recipe By TastedRecipes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and adds a rich flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper in bulk.

Soak wheat in water overnight.

In a pot, add a little water and the soaked wheat, then boil with salt and a bit of oil for one hour.

Once boiled, set the wheat aside to cool.

Prepare a spice mix by crushing cumin, fennel, and cardamom.

Add the prepared spice mix to the pot with some salt and garlic paste, and mix well.

Boil the chicken for about 15 minutes.

Separate the boiled chicken and stock.

Shred the boiled chicken.

Blend the boiled wheat to create a thick paste.

Mix the thick paste with chicken stock and shredded chicken.

Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

Add the ground spice mix, mint, and coriander, and top with hot oil for tempering.

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

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