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Chicken Makbous Al-Thahera Style Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cuisine Arabian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 3 medium Onions
  • 1 kg Chicken
  • 5 cloves  Garlic 
  • 3 tbsp Mixed Spices
  • 3 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • Chicken Stock
  • cup Water
  • cup Basmati Rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the ghee in a large pot, add and cook onion for 3 minutes or until they become tender. Add chicken pieces and fry for 7-8 minutes or until they change in color. Add garlic, mix spices and turmeric powder. Stir then add tomatoes, tomato paste and Chicken Stock cubes. Stir for 2 minutes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked.
  • Add water, bring to boil then add the rice, stir and cover. Simmer over low heat for 25 minutes or until rice is cooked.