Chicken Majboose Recipe! authentic Emirati Majboose Dajaj recipe #chicken #majboos #emiratifood

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein alternative.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.

Add the Arabic whole garam masala and ginger garlic paste. Sauté until fragrant.

Add washed and cut chicken. Cook until the color of chicken turns white.

Add all the dry spices including turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, Arabic masala powder, black pepper powder, and salt.

Add enough water to cook the chicken.

Add dried lemons after making a cut in them.

Allow this mixture to boil.

When boiling, add soaked white rice.

Mix well. Cover and cook until all rice grains are cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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