Jareesh

Jareesh

Jareesh

Contains dairy

A creamy porridge made from crushed wheat, cooked with meat, and flavored with spices and sometimes yogurt.

Cuisines

Gulf

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Cracked Wheat 1 cup Cracked Wheat
Chicken Breast 300 grams Chicken Breast , cut into cubes
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , ground
Coriander 1 teaspoon Coriander , ground
Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Black Pepper , ground
cinnamon 1 teaspoon Cinnamon , ground
chicken broth 2 cups Chicken broth
salt Salt , to taste
water 2 cups Water
Cilantro Cilantro , for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the jareesh under cold water and soak it in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2 In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  3. 3 Add the chicken cubes to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  4. 4 Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, black pepper, and cinnamon, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Add the soaked jareesh to the pot and stir to combine with the chicken and spices.
  6. 6 Pour in the chicken broth and water, and season with salt to taste.
  7. 7 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the jareesh is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. 8 Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. 9 Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm water to the dish before serving.