Chicken Kabsa

average rating is 3 out of 5

Cooking oil 3 tbsp, Butter 3 tbsp

Cardamom 5, cloves 5, cinnamon 2 small sticks, Black pepper 5-7

Sliced onion 1 cup

Ginger paste 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Garama masala 1/2 tsp

Cumin 1/2 tsp

Red chili powder 1/2 tsp

Tomato 4 medium

Tomato paste 1 tbsp

Water 3.5 cups

Soaked basmati rice 2 cups

Chicken 6 pcs

Cashew or sliced almonds 10-12 pcs

Raisins 8-10 pcs

Instructions:

1. Using a large pot, stir in butter, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick and sliced onion in cooking oil

2. Fry until golden brown on low-medium heat

3. Add ginger paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder and a splash of water

4. Sauté for 2 minutes

5. Add tomato paste, whole tomatoes, salt and cook for 5 minutes

6. Place chicken pieces in the pot and fry for 5 minutes

7. Pour in the water and cover to cook for 20 minutes on low heat

8. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and broil for 20 minutes

9. Add basmati rice, lemon slices and grated carrots to the pot

10. Cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat

11. In a separate pan, add ghee, almonds, raisins and stir until brown

12. Top the rice with chicken pieces and the nuts and raisins before serving

13. Ready to Enjoy!