Name: Authentic Kabsa Bil Saffron (Saffron Chicken Kabsa) from Saudi Arabia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs), cut into 8 pieces; 3 cups long-grain basmati rice; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 2 large tomatoes, puréed; 1/4 cup ghee or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon dried lime powder (loomi); 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 4 cups chicken broth or water; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 2 tablespoons warm water (for saffron); 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole black cardamom pods (optional)

Kabsa Bil Saffron 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A variation of Kabsa with added saffron, offering a fragrant and luxurious twist to this flavorful rice and meat dish.

Rice Saffron

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Saffron rice lamb/chicken spices

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