Kuwaiti Machboos

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice, soaked
• 2 lbs lamb or chicken pieces
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp bzar spice blend
• 2 dried black limes (loomi), pierced
• 3 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1/4 cup raisins and toasted nuts, for garnish
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil and brown the meat, then remove and set aside.
2. 2Sauté onions until golden, then add tomatoes, bzar, and dried limes.
3. 3Return the meat to the pot, cover with water, and simmer until tender, about 40-45 minutes.
4. 4Remove the meat, strain the broth, and reserve both.
5. 5Cook the soaked rice in the reserved broth, covered on low heat, until tender, about 20 minutes.
6. 6Serve the rice topped with the meat, garnished with raisins and toasted nuts.

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