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Name: Authentic Bukhari Rice (Bahraini Kabsa) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: *For the Meat and Broth:**; 1 kg chicken (bone-in, cut into pieces) or 1 kg lamb (bone-in, cut into chunks); 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 2 large tomatoes, puréed or finely diced; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 dried black lime (loomi), pierced with holes; 3 bay leaves; 4 cups water (or enough to cover the meat); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; Salt to taste; *For the Rice:**; 2 cups Basmati rice; 3 cups broth (reserved from cooking the meat); 1 tablespoon ghee or oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 1/2 cup blanched almonds (optional); Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Bukhari Rice

Bahrain

Rice cooked with meat, tomatoes, and spices, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.

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