How to Make Arabic Rice Madghut - دجاج مضغوط - Yemani pulao - Arabian madghout

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits but can be pricier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

cardamom

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: none

Cinnamon is a common spice that can provide a different flavor profile.

In oil add black pepper pods, green cardamom, cinnamon sticks and sauté for a few seconds.

Add sliced onion and sauté till light golden.

Now add chopped tomato, green chilies, ginger, garlic cloves, lemon, and dried lemons.

Now add salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, dry coriander powder, all spices, turmeric powder, and Saudi spices. Mix well and add water (2 1/2 cups).

Cook until the chicken is tender.

Now add soaked rice and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on medium to low flame.

Serve with special sauce and onions.

Cooking Techniques

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