Mandi rice

Kitchen Alchemy
Kitchen Alchemy @Al_abeedah
Lagos

Mandi rice is a traditional Yemeni dish that has become popular in various parts of the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. It consists of spiced rice and meat, typically cooked in a tandoor or an underground pit, but you can replicate the flavors at home with a regular oven or stovetop. Here's a simplified recipe for making Mandi rice.

Mandi rice

Mandi rice is a traditional Yemeni dish that has become popular in various parts of the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. It consists of spiced rice and meat, typically cooked in a tandoor or an underground pit, but you can replicate the flavors at home with a regular oven or stovetop. Here's a simplified recipe for making Mandi rice.

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Ingredients

2 hours 30 minutes
2 or more
  1. For the Meat: 1 kg chicken or lamb pieces
  2. 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  3. 1large onion, finely chopped
  4. 4garlic cloves, minced
  5. 1 teaspoonground cumin
  6. 1 teaspoonground coriander
  7. 1 teaspoonground turmeric
  8. 1 teaspoonground black pepper
  9. 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
  10. 1 teaspoonground cardamom
  11. 1 teaspoonground cloves
  12. Salt to taste
  13. 1-2dried limes (loomi), optional
  14. 3 cupswater
  15. for the rice
  16. 2 cupsbasmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
  17. 4 cupschicken or meat broth (use the broth from cooking the meat)
  18. 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil or butter
  19. 1large onion, finely chopped and a grated carrot
  20. 1 teaspoonground cumin
  21. 1 teaspoonground coriander
  22. 1 teaspoonground turmeric
  23. 1 teaspoonground black pepper
  24. Salt to taste
  25. 1/2 cupraisins (optional)
  26. 1/2 cupslivered almonds or pine nuts, toasted (Optional)

Cooking Instructions

2 hours 30 minutes
  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat:

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
    Add the meat pieces and brown them on all sides.
    Stir in the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and salt).
    Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the meat is tender (about 1 hour for chicken, longer for lamb).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Rice:

    Heat the oil orl butter in a large pot over medium heat.
    Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
    Add the grated carrots and continue to sauté for a few minutes.
    Stir in the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and salt).
    Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot, stirring well to coat the rice with the spices and oil.
    Pour in the broth from the cooked meat. The liquid should cover the rice by about 1 inch; add more water if necessary.
    Bring to a boil

  3. 3

    Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).
    Once the rice is cooked, you can mix in the raisins and toasted nuts if desired. Sprinkle fried onions and
    Arrange the cooked meat pieces on top of the rice.
    Cover the pot and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 4

    Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
    Garnish with more toasted nuts or fresh herbs if desired.
    Serve hot

  5. 5

    Enjoy your homemade Mandi rice, a fragrant and flavorful dish perfect for family meals or special occasions!

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