Name: Authentic Khuzi (Kabsa) Recipe from Saudi Arabia
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Meat:**; 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg) or 1 kg lamb pieces, bone-in; 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 2 large tomatoes, pureed; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 whole dried limes (loomi), pierced; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cups water or chicken broth; Salt to taste; *For the Rice:**; 3 cups Basmati rice; 4 ½ cups reserved meat cooking broth; 1 tablespoon ghee or oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon baharat (Arabic spice mix); 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water (optional); *For Garnish:**; 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pine nuts, cashews), toasted; 1/4 cup raisins or sultanas

Khuzi 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A traditional Saudi dish featuring roasted lamb or chicken, served with fragrant rice and a mixture of nuts and spices.

Roasted Lamb

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Roasted lamb/chicken rice nuts aromatic spices

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