Exploring Traditional Emirati Food Whole Lamb & Breakfast Feast

whole lamb

🥗Healthier: whole chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and health benefits at a lower cost.

Marinate the whole lamb with Arabic spices, saffron, black pepper, and salt.

Massage the marinade into the lamb thoroughly.

Transfer the marinated lamb to the oven for cooking.

Cook the lamb until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy.

Prepare biryani rice and place it in a serving dish.

Add the cooked lamb on top of the rice.

Garnish with cashew nuts and serve with rag bread.

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