Saudi Mandi Rice | Smoked Sahoor Recipes

A smoky flavored dish made with a Saudi lady. This dish is traditional and easy for anyone to make at home. You will wow your guests.

INGREDIENTS
1000G CHICKEN 
1 TSP COLORED ZAHFARAN
1 TSP TURMERIC POWDER
2 TBSP SALT
1 TSP SAUDI SPICES
1 TSP SALT
3 CUPS BASMATI RICE
1 TBSP OIL OR OLIVE OIL
2 CINNAMON STICKS
5 PCS CARDAMON PODS
6 PCS CLOVES
½ CUP YELLOW RAISINS
ROASTED PINE NUTS
ROASTED SHREDDED ALMONDS
CHOPPED CORRIANDER
BARBEQUE CHARCOAL

DOUGH MIXTURE
1) Mix spices 1tsp zahfaran, turmenric, salt, and Saudi spices together and rub with on the chicken on both sides with gloves. 
2) On medium high heat add 5tbsp oil and 4 chopped onions in a pan, and cook till golden brown.
3) Add golden onions in a metal pot, 2 cinnamon sticks, 5 pcs cardamom pods, 6 pcs cloves, 1½ tbsp salt, ½ cup yellow raisins, 3 cups washed & drained basmati rice, and warm water.
4) Stick your finger in the pot to make sure the water covers your index finger and mix it well.
5) Add metal rack on top of the rice, and add the chicken.
6) Let it cook on preheated oven at 185 degrees Celsius for 1 hour to 1 hour & 20 min.
7) Remove from the oven, add the chicken inside the rice pot.
8) Make a small plate/bowl from the aluminum foil, add it inside the pot, add little oil in the foil, and add the hot charcoal in the foil. 
9) Cover it quickly, and add clothe on top to seal the smoke for 10 to 15 minutes.
10) Remove the charcoal, and serve rice and chicken.
11) Sprinkle with roasted pine nuts, shredded almonds, and chopped coriander. 

BEL HANAA WAL SHEFA
ENJOY YOUR MEAL

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