Ma'Aloubeh Recipe

Name: Ma'Aloubeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole skinless chicken, cut into pieces; 2 large eggplants, peeled & sliced; 1 lb tomatoes, sliced; 3 cups rice; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup raw nuts, such as cashew, pistachios (optional); 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric; 1 tablespoon spices; salt, as desired; 2 tablespoons ghee

Servings: persons

1 whole skinless chicken, cut into pieces
2 large eggplants, peeled & sliced
1 lb tomatoes, sliced
3 cups rice
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup raw nuts, such as cashew, pistachios (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric
1 tablespoon spices
salt, as desired
2 tablespoons ghee

1
Boil the chicken and reserve the broth.
2
Fry the slices of eggplants until golden and set aside.
3
Fry the nuts in the ghee and set aside.
4
Soak and rinse the rice and place in a bowl.
5
Add the spices and salt to the rice.
6
In a pot place slices of tomatoes and eggplant at the bottom until covered.
7
Put about 1 cup of the rice over the eggplant and tomatoes.
8
Place a few pieces of chicken over the rice.
9
Put another layer of eggplants & tomatoes over the chicken.
10
Put about another cup of rice over the eggplants & tomatoes .
11
Put the rest of the chicken over that.
12
Put the rest of the rice over the chicken.
13
Place the rest of the eggplants & tomatoes over the rice.
14
Pour the chicken broth over the layers of rice, chicken and vegetables.
15
Place an inverted plate over the final layer and push it down a little.
16
Cook for about 3/4 - 1 hr on med to low heat.
17
When done remove the dish and invert the pot over a very large dish and garnish with the fried nuts.
18
To be served with a salad or yoghurt.

1185

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole skinless chicken, cut into pieces, 2 large eggplants, peeled & sliced, 1 lb tomatoes, sliced, 3 cups rice, and more.

Yes, Ma'Aloubeh falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Ma'Aloubeh

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