Chicken Machboos by Royal Desi Food | Bakrah Eid Recipes 2020|Machboos | Bahraini Majboos Recipe #81

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat oil in a pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add whole spices: bay leaves, cardamom, cumin seeds, and cloves.

Add 1 cup of tomatoes and sauté.

Add 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste and sauté.

Add 1 tablespoon turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala; mix well.

Add chicken pieces and sauté until well browned.

Add soaked rice to the pot.

Pour in 1 liter of water and 600 ml of water; adjust water to be 1 inch above the rice.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

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