Name: Authentic Bahraini Makbous Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 5 kg lamb or chicken, cut into large pieces (bone-in for best flavor); 2 cups long-grain Basmati rice; 4 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Bahraini baharat (spice blend) or a mix of 1 tsp each: allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, and coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 bay leaves; 3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cups water or broth (for cooking meat and rice); 1 cup dried limes (loomi), pierced with a fork (optional, for authentic tang); 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight (optional); Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Bahraini Makbous Bahrain

A spiced rice dish with meat, similar to machboos but with a distinct cooking method.

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