Machboos

Cuisines

Best for

Recipe

Ingredients

	2 cups	Basmati rice
	500 grams	Chicken , pieces
	3 tablespoons	Vegetable oil
	1 large	Onion , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric , ground
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , ground
	1 teaspoon	Coriander , ground
	1 teaspoon	Cinnamon , ground
	1 teaspoon	Black Pepper , ground
	1 teaspoon	Salt , to taste
	2 pieces	Lime , dried
	1 can	Tomato paste
	3 cups	Chicken stock
	1 handful	Cilantro , fresh, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
6. 6 Mix in the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
7. 7 Add the dried lime and tomato paste, stirring well to coat the chicken.
8. 8 Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
10. 10 Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot, stirring gently to combine.
11. 11 Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
12. 12 Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve hot.