Kuwaiti Biryani/ Kuwaiti cuisine

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a protein boost while long-grain rice is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, and sour cream is often less expensive.

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear and soak for 30 minutes.

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

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, yogurt, and spices, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and set aside, then strain the broth and reserve.

In the same pot, add soaked rice and the reserved broth, ensuring rice is submerged.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy.

Layer the cooked chicken on top of the rice, cover, and let it steam for 10 minutes.

Garnish with fried almonds, raisins, and chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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