Arabian White Kabsa(Namkeen Gosht ka unique Yakhni Pullao) Khushbudar Lazeez Dish❤️

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while white rice is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chicken thighs are less expensive than whole chicken.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is less expensive.

Start by rinsing 1 cup of basmati rice in 3-4 cups of water until the water runs clear; soak for 30 minutes.

In a pot, heat 5 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat.

Add 2 medium-sized chopped onions and sauté until they become soft.

Add 3 bay leaves and the whole spices: 6-7 green cardamom, 10-11 cloves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 20 black peppercorns; sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add 15-20 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Once the onions are soft, add 1 kilogram of washed meat (chicken or beef) and sauté until the color changes, about 5-7 minutes.

Add enough water to cover the meat, about 1 inch above it, and add 1 tablespoon of salt; mix well.

Cover and cook on medium heat for 35-40 minutes until the meat is tender.

Once cooked, separate the meat pieces from the broth and strain the broth to extract flavors from the spices.

Measure the broth and add it back to the pot; for every 1 cup of rice, add 3 cups of broth.

Add the soaked rice to the pot along with the cooked meat pieces and 3-4 green chilies; mix gently.

Cover the pot and cook on high heat until the water evaporates, about 6 minutes.

Once the water has evaporated, reduce the heat and cover the pot with a thick cloth and lid; let it steam on low heat for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, let it rest for an additional 10 minutes before serving to avoid breaking the rice.

Serve the kabsa with optional 3 tablespoons of ghee on top for extra flavor.

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