How To Make Authentic Bahraini Chicken and Rice With Noor Murad

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is less expensive.

Prepare saffron water by adding half a teaspoon of saffron to hot water and let it sit to develop color.

Bring a pot of water to boil for the split peas, which should be washed and soaked beforehand.

Add the split peas to the boiling water and cook until about 2/3 cooked, checking at 8 minutes.

Make a spice mix by grinding coriander seeds, cumin seeds, paprika, turmeric, mild curry powder, ground cinnamon, and ground black lime until somewhat fine.

Layer the bottom of a pot with chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, and the spice mix, then top with parboiled rice and saffron rose water.

Cook low and slow until done, then invert the pot to serve.

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