The Amazing Truth About Machboos
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Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes
- 1 kg chicken lamb, or fish
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 tbsp baharat spice mix
- 2-3 dried black limes loomi, with holes poked
- 2 tbsp garlic & ginger minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 4 cups water or broth
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
- Fried onions & nuts for garnish
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics
- Heat oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Cook the Protein
- Add chicken, lamb, or fish, and cook until lightly browned.
Build the Flavor
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, baharat spice mix, turmeric, and salt. Pour in water or broth, then bring to a rolling boil.
Add the Rice
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Place the dried black limes on top.
Simmer & Cook
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
Serve
- Fluff the rice, garnish with fried onions and nuts, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg