Madrouba

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Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1 cup	chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1 teaspoon	ground coriander
1 teaspoon	ground turmeric
1 teaspoon	ground black pepper
1 teaspoon	salt
1 cup	tomato, finely chopped
1 cup	chicken broth
1 cup	water
1 cup	yogurt
1 cup	cooked lentils
1 teaspoon	dried lime powder
—	fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
3. 3 Add the garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Stir in the diced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
5. 5 Mix in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomato and cook until the tomato softens.
7. 7 Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring to a boil.
8. 8 Add the drained rice, yogurt, cooked lentils, and dried lime powder.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and the mixture becomes creamy.
10. 10 Adjust seasoning if necessary and remove from heat.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.