MY FILIPINA NANNY COOKED KUWAITI MACHBOS CHICKEN

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based while thighs are less expensive than whole chicken.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat and are often cheaper.

Prepare Sadia chicken by removing excess skin and fat, then wash it thoroughly

Scrub the chicken with salt and turmeric, ensuring it's coated well

Add 3 medium-sized and 1 small cardamom pods, 4 cloves, and 1 stick of cinnamon to the chicken

Add 3 bay leaves, depending on size

Cut tomatoes and blend them to make a paste

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium heat

Add large slices of onion and cook until browned

Add boiling water to the onions and season with salt

Add 2 cloves of garlic, turmeric, and black pepper to the mixture

Cook until the tomatoes are melted, then add half a cup of boiling water

Add half a teaspoon of saffron and more salt to taste

Cook the chicken for 45 minutes

Separate the chicken water to mix with the rice

Saute rice in ghee, adding 3 cups of basmati rice and 1 cup of rose water with saffron

Place the cooked chicken on top of the rice and serve

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