Arabian Dish | Omani Mqallai Recipe | Traditional Oman Food 🥘 🇴🇲

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.

Cut boneless chicken into thin pieces.

Heat oil in a frying pan and add the chicken.

Add chopped onions and both red and green bell peppers to the pan.

Mix the chicken and vegetables well.

Add spices including salt, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, and garam masala.

Add a tablespoon of garlic paste and mix well.

Cook until the chicken color changes.

Add lemon juice to the mixture.

Add water to the pan and cook until the chicken and vegetables are tender, ensuring there isn't too much gravy.

In a separate pot, heat oil and butter for cooking rice.

Add soaked rice to the pot along with a piece of cinnamon stick and saffron.

Add cardamom and cloves to the rice mixture.

Mix in salt and water according to the amount of rice used.

Once the water is reduced, cover to steam the rice until cooked.

Serve the chicken and rice together.

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