Ingredients for 6-8 servings

Kabsa spice mix:
1/4 tsp ground cardamom (cardamom powder)
1/4 tsp ground white pepper (white pepper powder)
1/4 tsp saffron
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (cinnamon powder)
1/2 tsp ground all spice
1/2 tsp dried whole lime powder

Chicken kabsa:
2 tbsp oil or butter
3 onions, sliced
1 tbsp minced ginger (ginger paste)
1 tbsp minced garlic (garlic paste)
1 green chili
2 dried bay leaves
6 cloves
4 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
2 tbsp tomato puree (tomato paste)
1 pinch ground nutmeg (nutmeg powder)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper (black pepper powder)
1/4 tsp ground cumin (cumin powder)
1/2 tsp ground coriander (coriander powder)
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
200 g canned diced tomatoes (or 3 tomatoes chopped)
2 chicken stock cubes
1 1/2 kg whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
1/4 cup raisins
Water
Salt to taste
Raisins, to garnish (optional)
Slivered almonds, to garnish (optional)


To make kabsa spice mix, combine together cardamom, white pepper, saffron, cinnamon, all spice and lime powder in a bowl. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions turn golden brown. Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. Fry for a minute.
Stir in tomato purée. Add ground nutmeg, ground black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander and kabsa spice. Season with salt. Fry the spices for a minute. Add carrots and diced tomatoes. Stir, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add chicken cubes and chicken pieces. Brown chicken, turning occasionally, for about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan. Set aside.
Add rice and raisins. Pour in 4 cups water. Season with salt. Bring it to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover with lid, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat grill. Grill chicken for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve rice with grilled chicken.

Notes
- For rice, start with 3 cups of water, and then add more if needed.
- Whole lime powder is available in Middle Eastern grocery stores

Nutritional Information for one serving

Yield
6g
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories
550
Total Fat
53g
Saturated Fat
14g
Unsaturated Fat
32g
Cholesterol
269mg
Sodium
731mg
Carbohydrates
50g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
13g
Protein
86g

After you are done, just enjoy the food!
PROFIT صحه و عافيه