Name: Traditional Saudi Ghouzi (Lamb and Rice with Vegetables)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 (4-5 lb) whole lamb leg or shoulder, bone-in; 3 cups long-grain Basmati rice; 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 lb potatoes, peeled and halved; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 1 head of garlic, cloves peeled and left whole; 1/4 cup ghee or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons Baharat spice blend; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 8 cups water or low-sodium lamb broth; Salt and black pepper to taste; For the Sauce (Maraq):; 2 cups reserved lamb cooking broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Ghouzi 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A festive dish consisting of roast lamb, served with rice, vegetables, and a fragrant sauce.

Festive Lamb

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Roast lamb rice vegetables sauce

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