Omani Mqallai Recipe by Food Fusion

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds health benefits, and sunflower oil is cost-effective.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile, and dried herbs are often cheaper.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers are milder and less expensive.

In a wok, add cooking oil, beef, capsicum, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper crushed, pink salt, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, paprika powder, all-spice powder, lemon juice, mix well & cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes.

Add water & mix well, cover & cook on low flame until meat is tender (30-40 minutes) then cook on high flame until oil separates & set aside.

In a wok, add clarified butter & let it melt.

Add rice, raisins, cinnamon sticks, dried lemon, saffron strands, cloves, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, bay leaves, turmeric powder, pink salt & mix well on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

Add water, chicken stock cube, lemon juice, mix well & cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes, cover & cook on low flame for 14-15 minutes & serve!

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