Middle East-Authentic Arabic Chicken Kabsa Recipe | Saudi kabsa recipe

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: basmati rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein alternative while basmati rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are typically more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots are nutritious, while sultanas are usually less expensive.

Heat oil in a large pot and add whole garam masala (bay leaves, green cardamom, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, black pepper).

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.

Stir in tomato paste and tomato purée, cooking until combined.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in kabsa spice powder, white pepper powder, and salt, mixing well.

Add dried lemons and water, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, then add soaked basmati rice to the pot with the cooking liquid.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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