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    Qatari Chicken Majboos #AtoZChallenge

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    Updated on April 15, 2021 By Shalini 7 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    Chicken Majboos is the national dish of Bahrain and Qatar. Similar to Biriyani and Chicken Kabsa from Saudi Arabia, it is a rice dish with meat.

    There are two important ingredients to the dish- Loomi and Baharat. Loomis are limes boiled and dried in sun. This makes it extremely tangy and smoky. Baharat is a spice blend made fromroasted and powdered black pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg.

    [tweetthis]A chicken rice dish from Qatar! #AtoZChallenge @AprilA2Z @blogchatter #foodblogger #recipe[/tweetthis]

    Get the ingredients ready and this flavorful dish can be whipped in 30-40 mins.

    QatariChickenMajboos

    Ingredients:

    • 2 large onions, diced
    • 3 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon baharat
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • A combination of chicken thighs, legs and breasts (about 3 pounds)
    • 1 hot green chile, seeded and diced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
    • 5 large cloves or garlic, thinly sliced
    • 2 large roma tomatoes, diced (or 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, juices drained)
    • 2-3 dried limes (loomi), several holes punched throughout each one
    • 5 green cardamom pods
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 stick cinnamon (about 2 inches long)
    • 2½ teaspoons salt
    • 2½ cups chicken stock
    • 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for at least 15 minutes, then rinsed and drained)
    • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    • Rosewater for sprinkling (optional, but recommended)
    • For the Homemade Baharat:
    • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
    • 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches long)
    • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon green cardamom seeds
    • 1 tablespoon paprika powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

    QatariChickenMajboos1

    Instructions:

    1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and fry the chicken pieces on both sides until the skin is brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a plate and leave the remaining oil in the Dutch oven.
    2. Add the ghee (or butter), reduce the heat to medium, and fry the onions until starting to brown, about 10-12 minutes.
    3. Add the ginger, garlic, and green chile pepper and saute for another 2 minutes.
    4. Add the baharat and turmeric and cook for another minute.
    5. Return the chicken pieces to the Dutch oven along with the tomatoes, dried limes, cardamom pods, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for one hour.
    6. Add the cilantro, parsley and drained rice and stir to combine. Return it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for another 15-20 minutes until the rice is done and has absorbed the liquid.
    7. Transfer the chicken and rice to a serving dish (either leave the chicken pieces tossed in with the rice, or place the chicken on top of the rice), and sprinkling with 1-2 tablespoons of rosewater (optional).
    8. Serve with a green salad and yogurt raita.

    Adapted from Daring Gourmet

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    About Shalini

    Namaste! I'm Shalini, the blogger behind Something's Cooking(since 2014). I share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU because I've tried and tested every recipe published on this blog. You can find easy Keto, low-carb recipes, and authentic Indian recipes including South Indian (Kerala) foods. You can rest assured that Indian cooking will be made easy. Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here.

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    Comments

    1. JazzFeathers says

      April 23, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      This must be one of the most ocmplicated dishes I've read on your blog so far.
      It does sounds very nice... but I don't know whether I'll attempt it.

      @JazzFeathers
      The Old Shelter - Jazz Age Jazz

      Reply
    2. priyababy says

      April 21, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      wow!! looks yummy! will try soon

      Reply
    3. Lata Sunil says

      April 21, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Adding to my long list of items to try out.

      Reply
    4. Soumya says

      April 21, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Oh wow this looks so yummy! I had never heard of this dish before though.

      Loomis sound like something that I would love. I love tangy stuff 🙂

      Reply
    5. Seeya says

      April 20, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Drooling. I had never heard about this recipe. Was actually curious to know if there was a chicken dish starting with the letter Q. And here it is, you told.

      I'm enjoying reading your blogposts this month and will continue following. Glad I found your blog.

      And yea, you provided details too of the Baharat- did I spell it correctly?
      You are more then welcome to read my blog during and beyond challenge.

      Cheers!

      Reply
      • Shalini says

        April 20, 2016 at 11:44 pm

        Thanks very much, Seeya! Your words mean a lot.
        I will definitely pay back a visit! <3

        Reply

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    1. Until The Very End #AtoZChallenge | Fabulus and The Blue Life says:
      May 1, 2016 at 12:40 am

      […] for another friend’s birthday. She wanted me to try this hotel which had this famous dish : Qatari Chicken Majboos. I asked her if we’ could go to Sheroes Hangout instead. Looking at her blank […]

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