MAJBOOS RECIPE 

Majboos, also known as "Kabsa," is a popular Arabian rice dish that is commonly enjoyed in the Arabian Gulf region. It is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish typically made with a combination of meat (such as chicken, lamb, or goat) and various spices. Here's a basic recipe for Majboos:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups basmati rice

- 500 grams of chicken (cut into pieces) or meat of your choice

- 1 large onion, finely chopped

- 4 cloves of garlic, minced

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 2 tablespoons tomato paste

- 2 tablespoons Arabic spice mix (Baharat)

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

- 2 dried limes (loomi)

- 4 cups chicken or meat broth

- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

- Salt to taste

- Chopped fresh coriander or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes, then drain.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken or meat pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Arabic spice mix (Baharat), ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken or meat with the spices.
6. Add the dried limes (loomi) to the pot, then pour in the chicken or meat broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the chicken or meat is tender.
7. Remove the chicken or meat pieces from the pot and set them aside. Strain the broth, discarding the onions, tomatoes, and dried limes. Measure the strained broth and add more water if needed to make 4 cups of liquid. Return the broth to the pot.
8. Bring the broth to a boil, then add the drained rice. Stir well, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
9. While the rice is cooking, you can grill or fry the chicken or meat pieces until they are nicely browned and cooked through.
10. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a serving platter. Arrange the grilled or fried chicken or meat pieces on top of the rice.
11. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander or parsley.

Your delicious Majboos is now ready to be served! Enjoy it hot with some salad or raita on the side.

Majboos, also known as machboos or kabsa, is a traditional rice dish from the Middle East that is popular in countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. Here's a recipe for majboos:

Ingredients:

- 1 kg chicken or lamb, cut into pieces

- 4 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained

- 1 large onion, chopped

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tomatoes, diced

- 2 green chili peppers, chopped

- 2 tbsp tomato paste

- 2 tbsp baharat spice mix*

- 1 tsp turmeric

- 1 tsp cumin

- 1 tsp coriander

- 1 tsp cinnamon

- 1 tsp cardamom

- 1 tsp black pepper

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 4 cups water

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil

For serving:

- 1/2 cup raisins

- 1/2 cup toasted almonds or pine nuts

- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add the chicken or lamb pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, green chili peppers, and all the spices to the pot and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the rice to the pot and stir well to coat it with the spice mixture.
5. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. While the rice is cooking, soak the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
7. Serve the majboos hot, topped with the toasted almonds or pine nuts, soaked raisins, and chopped parsley or cilantro.

*Note: To make the baharat spice mix, combine 1 tsp each of ground black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom. Store any extra spice mix in an airtight container for future use.