A must try Eid Al Fitr Dish! • Jordanian Ouzi Recipe • Ramadan Treats

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are a more affordable nut alternative.

almonds

🥗Healthier: cashews

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Cashews provide a similar texture while being less costly.

Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes and drain.

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

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

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

Add diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in grated carrots, peas, and spices; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add soaked rice to the pot and stir to combine with the meat and vegetables.

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with toasted almonds and pine nuts.

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