Dajaj Bukhari

Name: Authentic Dajaj Bukhari Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Chicken:**; 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs), cut into 8 pieces; 1 tablespoon Bukhari spice blend; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; *For the Rice:**; 3 cups medium-grain rice (like Calrose), washed and soaked for 30 minutes; 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Bukhari spice blend; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 cups chicken broth (or water); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; *For the Bukhari Spice Blend (if not using pre-made):**; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom pods; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground dried lime (loomi); *For Garnish (Optional):**; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Dajaj Bukhari 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A fragrant and spiced chicken and rice dish, often enjoyed with a side of yogurt or a spicy sauce.

Chicken Rice

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Chicken rice aromatic spices yogurt

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