Bahrain Cuisine

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier alternative with more protein.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are less expensive than breasts.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can be more cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Incorporate chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper; stir well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; season with salt.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add basmati rice to the pot.

Stir well, cover, and cook until rice absorbs the liquid, about 15-20 minutes.

Return chicken to the pot to heat through for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with lemon and fresh herbs before serving.

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