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Maqlooba

Discover Authentic Maqlooba Recipe for a Flavorful Meal finished dish

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Experience the rich flavors of Maqlooba, a traditional Middle Eastern dish layered with tender lamb, aromatic spices, and wholesome vegetables, all crowned with fragrant basmati rice.

Ingredients

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  • 600g lamb chops
  • 2 cups basmati rice, soaked and drained
  • 2 tsp Turkish pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp date molasses
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 aubergine, sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  1. Marinate lamb chops with Turkish pepper flakes and date molasses.
  2. Bake aubergine, onions, and potatoes separately until tender.
  3. In a large pot, layer baked vegetables, marinated lamb chops, and soaked basmati rice. Add water to cover the ingredients. Cook covered over low heat for 1.5 hours until rice is tender and lamb is cooked through.
  4. Carefully flip the pot onto a serving plate to reveal the layered Maqlooba.

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