Ba7-7Ari - Meat With Rice (Bahrain) Recipe

Name: Ba7-7Ari - Meat With Rice (Bahrain)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb stewing lamb (lamb or beef but lamb is preferable, meat can be with bones or boneless); 2 teaspoons khaleeji mixed spice (I use half Gulf Spices (Ibzar) & half Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix to be less spicy); cooking oil (I use olive); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 large tomatoes (Original poster prefers Italian plum tomatoes I use a good canned version) or 6 small tomatoes, diced (Original poster prefers Italian plum tomatoes); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; water; 2 dried limes pierced a few times with a skewers (loomi Found in some Middle Eastern or Iranian shops); salt, to taste; 1 cup basmati rice (soaked)

Servings: persons

1 lb stewing lamb (lamb or beef but lamb is preferable, meat can be with bones or boneless)
2 teaspoons khaleeji mixed spice (I use half Gulf Spices (Ibzar) & half Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix to be less spicy)
cooking oil (I use olive)
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 large tomatoes (Original poster prefers Italian plum tomatoes I use a good canned version) or 6 small tomatoes, diced (Original poster prefers Italian plum tomatoes)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
water
2 dried limes pierced a few times with a skewers (loomi Found in some Middle Eastern or Iranian shops)
salt, to taste
1 cup basmati rice (soaked)

1
Rub meat with spices.
2
Fry in cooking oil until browned on all sides. (I love to use a cast iron pan for this part).
3
Remove to plate.
4
Fry onions and garlic in same pan until very soft, adding tomatoes part way through so they get cooked as well.
5
Add meat to a large pot along with tomato mixture, add in tomato paste, mix thoroughly.
6
Add water to cover, pierced dried limes and salt to taste.
7
Bring to the boil.
8
Simmer covered on low until meat is tender.
9
Remove liquid so that the amount of liquid left in the pot is what you would usually cook rice inches.
10
Add soaked white basmati rice.
11
Simmer covered until the rice is done.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb stewing lamb (lamb or beef but lamb is preferable, meat can be with bones or boneless), 2 teaspoons khaleeji mixed spice (I use half Gulf Spices (Ibzar) & half Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix to be less spicy), cooking oil (I use olive), 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ba7-7Ari - Meat With Rice (Bahrain) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ba7-7Ari - Meat With Rice (Bahrain)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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