The Ultimate Arabic Chicken 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.

Add 0.5 cup ghee to a large pot and heat until hot.

Add 2 chopped medium onions and sauté until light brown.

Stir in 4 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

Add 4 pureed tomatoes and mix well, cooking until the raw smell disappears.

Add 4 dried lemons, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and mix.

Add 2 kg long-grain rice and stir to combine with the mixture.

Add 3 whole chicken pieces (legs and breasts) and mix well.

Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons coriander powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 0.25-0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder, and 0.25-0.5 teaspoon cardamom powder, mixing thoroughly.

Add 3 bay leaves, 10 green cardamom pods, and 10 cloves to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until cooked.

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