Authentic Arabic Mutton Harees | Emirati Hareesa الهريس الاماراتي Ramadan Iftar Recipe | Urdu

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey provides leaner meat, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while butter is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: coloring agents

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Soak wheat in water overnight to soften.

Drain the soaked wheat and set aside.

In a large pot, combine chicken and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.

Remove chicken, reserving the broth; shred the meat.

In the same pot, add soaked wheat and spices; stir to combine.

Pour in reserved broth and bring to a boil again.

Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until wheat is very soft, about 1-2 hours.

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.

Return to pot and stir in ghee and lemon juice.

Serve hot, garnished with fried onions and almonds.

Cooking Techniques

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