Laham Majboos Badawi with Lakshmi Bahrain kitchen 👩‍🍳😍

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and health benefits, while paprika is more budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

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 tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate the lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes, stirring to combine.

Sprinkle in the spices, including saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and pepper, and stir well.

Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the meat is covered, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Remove lamb and set aside; strain the broth if desired.

Add basmati rice to the pot and stir to combine with the remaining broth.

Return the lamb to the pot, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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