Middle Eastern Kabsa

Name: Middle Eastern Kabsa
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 7-8 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Basmati Rice; 1 1/2 kg Chicken (whole thighs and breasts); 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste; 2-3 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 large sliced Onions; 1 1/2 cups fresh pureed Tomatoes; 2 tbsp Salt; 2 Black Lemons/Dried Lemons; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp Coriander seeds; 1 tbsp Cumin seeds; 3-4 Green Cardamoms; 2 large Cinnamon sticks; 10-12 Black Peppercorns; 6-7 Cloves; 1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder; 1 tbsp Paprika powder; 1 cup grated fried Carrots; 1/4 cup fried Almonds/Pine nuts; 1/4 cup fried Golden Raisins

ZMA @zesty5

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Kabsa is basically an Arab Rice mix dish in the Arabian Peninsula and is considered as a national dish in almost all it's Countries. It's origin traces to that of Yemen. Known by different names in different Arab Countries, it's preparation is absolutely the same. Kabsa in Saudi Arabia and Machboos or Majboos in Kuwait. This one is also popular in regions of Southern Iran and Malabar coast of India.
Baharat is the special spice blend (homemade) that is being used in it and is served along with a spicy Tomato Dip called Daqoos or Salata Hara and sometimes also with Shattah which is an amazing accompaniment as well.
This is originally made with long grains of Rice especially Basmati and has Chicken in it either whole or Curry cut pieces. Let's get started. It can also be made with Lamb, Fish and Prawns too as an amazing variation.

This one here is Saudi Arabian style of Kabsa made by me. The best part is that one can adjust the spices to suit our palate. The spice level can be one's own choice. Although I didn't make much difference in that regard as the original recipe is already very flavourful and delicious in it's own way. It was a huge hit with my family. Turmeric was added by me just for the colour. I made both the versions with and without Turmeric powder. Saffron also can be added to give it a stunning hue or colour. Let's begin with the recipe straight away.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

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Ingredients

45 minutes

7-8 servings

1 kgBasmati Rice
Shawaya Al Khaleej Restaurant style Kabsa
1 1/2 kgChicken (whole thighs and breasts)
2 tbspGinger Garlic paste
2-3 tbspOil
2 tbspButter
2large sliced Onions
1 1/2 cupsfresh pureed Tomatoes
2 tbspSalt
2Black Lemons/Dried Lemons
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
2Bay Leaves
1Cinnamon stick
Baharat Spice Blend/Kabsa Masala Homemade -
2 tbspCoriander seeds
1 tbspCumin seeds
3-4Green Cardamoms
2large Cinnamon sticks
10-12Black Peppercorns
6-7Cloves
1/2 tspNutmeg powder
1 tbspPaprika powder
For the final garnish -
1 cupgrated fried Carrots
1/4 cupfried Almonds/Pine nuts
1/4 cupfried Golden Raisins

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Steps

45 minutes

1

Heat butter in a non-stick pot. Add in the onions, ginger and the garlic. Saute them just until light pink. Also add black lemons, cinnamon stick and the bay leaves.

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2

Now add the chicken. Saute it well on a medium flame turning it every now and then. After 10 minutes, add the tomato puree and the powdered baharat spices. Mix well.

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3

Add in the chicken stock and if you are short of it, then add 2 cubes of chicken seasoning (maggi) to four cups of water. Cover and simmer until 20 minutes on medium flame.

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4

Remove the chicken from the pot and add in the rice. Cover and cook until done. Do not stir it much. After it is done, give it a light stir.

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5

Preheat the oven to 200° and broil these chicken pieces for just about 10 minutes. Do not over do it. If you wish you can even pan fry them in little butter to get a nice golden brown colour on the chicken pieces. Arrange these chicken pieces on the rice after done.

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6

Garnish with grated carrots, raisins and nuts. Serve hot with a special sauce called shattah or salata hara or even our very own raita. Enjoy!

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Linked Recipes

Shawaya Al Khaleej Restaurant style Kabsa

Middle Eastern Laham Mandi

Middle Eastern Salsa or Arabic spicy Tomato Dip

Layali Lubnan/Lebanese Nights (Middle Eastern Semolina Pudding)

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Dajaj Al Faham or Arabic Chargrilled Chicken

Chicken Machboos/Majboos

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ZMA @zesty5

on February 24, 2025 07:25

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.