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Name: Authentic Balaleet Bil Dajaj Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 2 cups dry vermicelli noodles (thin wheat noodles); 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into small bite-sized pieces; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 4 cups chicken broth or water; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or pistachios for garnish (optional); 2 large eggs, beaten (optional, for a richer texture)

Balaleet Bil Dajaj

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Nationwide

A chicken version of Balaleet, offering a lighter alternative with chicken and a savory twist.

Lighter

Savory

Chicken

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