Chicken Kabsa | Arabian Chicken Kabsa Without Oven | Eid Special Kabsa Recipe - Cook With Fem

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more economical.

Prepare the spice mix by toasting coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and mace on medium flame for 1 minute and let it cool before grinding into a powder.

Add ginger-garlic paste and 1 teaspoon of red chili powder (optional) to the spice mix.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Marinate the chicken with the spice mix for 1 hour.

In a heated pan, add ghee and fry 25 almonds, pistachios, and cashews until slightly golden, then set aside.

In the same pan, add 2 medium chopped onions and sauté until they turn pink.

Add the marinated chicken and brown it on high flame for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Add 3 large chopped tomatoes and sauté until they soften.

Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.

Add the soaked rice to the pan with the chicken, along with double the amount of water, and a dried lemon.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Cover the pan and cook on medium-low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Once cooked, garnish with fried nuts and raisins before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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