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Originating from Yemen, Mandi is a traditional dish that reflects the culinary heritage of the Arabian Peninsula. It is often served during special occasions and gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and abundance. The dish features fragrant rice cooked with spices and tender chicken, making it a beloved meal across the region. Today, Mandi has gained popularity beyond Yemen, with variations found in many Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • basmati rice
  • onions
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • tomatoes
  • carrots
  • cinnamon stick
  • cardamom pods
  • cloves
  • bay leaves
  • turmeric
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • raisins
  • almonds

Instructions

  1. 1Marinate chicken with garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add sliced onions and cook until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. 6Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  7. 7Add basmati rice, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves.
  8. 8Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.
  9. 9Remove chicken and set aside; fluff rice with a fork.
  10. 10Roast the chicken in the oven until skin is crispy, about 10-15 minutes at 400°F.
  11. 11Serve the chicken over the rice, garnished with raisins and almonds.

Ingredient Alternatives

basmati rice

Healthier: quinoa

Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

Healthier: turkey

Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

almonds

Healthier: walnuts

Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

chicken broth

Healthier: vegetable broth

Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

Techniques

marinatingsautéingbrowningsteaming

Equipment

large potovencutting boardknifemeasuring spoons
🌶️🌶️🌶️Mediumnuts

Also Known As

MandiMandi Rice

Recipe Information

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Video-Specific Recipe

Arabian Chicken Mandi

Cultural Context

Originating from Yemen, Mandi is a traditional dish that reflects the culinary heritage of the Arabian Peninsula. It is often served during special occasions and gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and abundance. The dish features fragrant rice cooked with spices and tender chicken, making it a beloved meal across the region. Today, Mandi has gained popularity beyond Yemen, with variations found in many Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines.

ArabianYEmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken
basmati rice
onions
garlic
ginger
tomatoes
carrots
cinnamon stick
cardamom pods
cloves
bay leaves
turmeric
cumin
black pepper
salt
chicken broth
raisins
almonds

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

1

Marinate chicken with garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add sliced onions and cook until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

6

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

7

Add basmati rice, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves.

8

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

9

Remove chicken and set aside; fluff rice with a fork.

10

Roast the chicken in the oven until skin is crispy, about 10-15 minutes at 400°F.

11

Serve the chicken over the rice, garnished with raisins and almonds.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbrowningsteaming

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

MandiMandi Rice

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