Maqlooba Recipe | Arabian chicken Maqluba rice recipe | Traditional Palestinian tasty rice recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers similar texture, while cabbage is budget-friendly.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, while water reduces costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is more economical.

Heat sunflower oil in a large pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until softened.

Stir in diced potatoes, brinjal, and tomato; cook until softened.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.

Add Kashmiri chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, garam masala, and cardamom cumin powder; stir to coat chicken.

Pour in hot water and bring to a boil.

Add basmati rice and bay leaves; reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Flip the pot upside down onto a serving dish to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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