Name: Authentic Bahraini Maqluba Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces (bone-in, such as thighs and drumsticks); 2 cups Basmati rice; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Baharat spice mix (Gulf blend); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 4 cups chicken broth or water; 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1 large tomato, sliced into rounds; 1/2 cup cauliflower florets (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Bahraini Maqluba Bahrain

A layered rice dish with meat and vegetables, flipped upside down before serving.

Bahrain rice

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