Arabic Mutton MAJBOOS (Hindi/Urdu)

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries provide a tangy flavor, while dried apricots are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

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

Incorporate mutton pieces, browning them on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and salt; stir well to coat the meat.

Pour in water to cover the mutton, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

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

Add basmati rice to the pot with the broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, cooking for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Return the mutton to the pot, fluff the rice gently, and let it steam on low heat for an additional 10 minutes.

Garnish with raisins and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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