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Name: Authentic Muhammar Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain basmati rice; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup ghee or vegetable oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground saffron (or a pinch of saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk); 1 tablespoon rose water (optional, but traditional); 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pistachios, optional for garnish); 1 teaspoon salt

Muhammar

Bahrain

Sweet rice dish cooked with sugar, cardamom, and sometimes rose water, often paired with fried fish.

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