MAQLOOBA | Palestinian Maqlooba Recipe | Arabian Chicken Maqlooba | Village Food

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.

Wash the vegetables thoroughly.

Cut the vegetables into long pieces.

Heat oil in a pot.

Add garlic, cardamom, and onion to the oil.

Add chicken to the pot.

Season the chicken with salt, Kashmiri chili powder, and turmeric powder.

Pour water into the pot and bring to a boil.

Add half a lemon's juice to the boiling water.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot.

Mix rice with turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and cumin powder.

Layer the cooked chicken in the pot and add the mixed rice on top.

Pour the chicken broth back into the pot carefully without disturbing the layers.

Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked.

Once cooked, carefully flip the pot onto a plate to serve.

Garnish the dish as desired.

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