This is the most delicious Qatari dish you'll ever try -- Qatari desert-style BBQ!

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often less expensive.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto seeds

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while annatto is a cost-effective colorant.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while canned beans are economical.

Prepare the barbecue for cooking lamb machboos.

Add tamarind to the lamb for a special taste.

Incorporate pickled lemon or pickled mango into the dish.

Add rice to the pot before adding water.

Check the rice; if the color is off, adjust with extra tomato paste.

Let the lamb rest after cooking.

Prepare lentils with onions while heating the lamb.

Serve the meal to guests, emphasizing the barbecue flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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