Bahraini Machboos
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- Serves 6
- Cooks in 90 mins (30m prep + 60m cook)
- Difficulty: medium
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
A great meal from Bahrain
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- 2.Add the onions and cook until they are golden brown.
- 3.Add the garlic, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, and cook for another minute.
- 4.Add the lamb or chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- 5.Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another minute.
- 6.Add the rice and water, and bring to a boil.
- 7.Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8.Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 9.Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving dish.
- 10.Garnish with the caramelized onions, raisins, and almonds.
- 11.Serve hot and enjoy!
lightbulb_outline Tips
- You can use bone-in or boneless lamb or chicken for this recipe.
- You can also add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the dish.
- Make sure to soak the raisins in water before adding them to the dish to prevent them from burning.