OMANI CHICKEN MAQBOOS

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups basmati rice

4 chicken breasts, diced

2 onions, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 slices of preserved lemon

Juice of 1 lemon

1 large tomato, peeled and seeded

1 cup white raisins

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

A pinch of saffron, infused in warm water

10 cardamom pods, crushed

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon garam masala

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

4 tablespoons pine nuts, roasted

Olive oil

2 cups boiling water

Salt

Pepper

Sauce

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 cucumber, peeled

2 garlic cloves

A few mint leaves

Preparation

Chicken Maqboos

Cook rice in salted boiling water according to the time indicated on the package.

Drain the rice and set aside.

In a little olive oil over medium heat, brown the chicken with the onion and garlic until reaching a light golden color.

Add turmeric, cinnamon, masala, cardamom, saffron, preserved lemon, tomato, raisins and lemon juice.

Add salt and pepper.

Stir regularly for 3 minutes, then add boiling water.

Simmer until the sauce if a little creamy.

Finally, add the rice and mix well.

Sprinkle cilantro and pine nuts and serve.

Sauce

Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate.

Source: http://www.196flavors.com/2013/07/25/oman-chicken-majboos/