Recipe: Tasty Arabian Mandi ๐ฅ

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Arabian Mandi ๐ฅ. Mandi (Arabic: ู ูุฏู โ) is a traditional dish originated from Hadhramaut, Yemen, consisting mainly of meat and rice with a special blend of spices, cooked in a pit underground. It's extremely popular and prevalent in most areas of the Arabian Peninsula, and even considered a staple dish in many regions. It's also found in Egypt, the Levant, and Turkey.
Arabic Mutton Mandi or Laham Mandi is a traditional meat and rice mandi dish (similar to Kabsa or biryani) from the Middle East and is fondly eaten all over the UAE, Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
The word Mandi comes from the Arabic word, NADA, it means dew and that's why it reflects the dewy flavor of the meat used in preparing this Laham or Mutton Mandi recipe.
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You can have Arabian Mandi ๐ฅ using 23 ingredients and 23 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Arabian Mandi ๐ฅ
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You need 500 grams of Chicken, with bones.
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You need 1 of Onion, finely chopped.
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You need 1 of Tomato.
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Prepare 3 of Green Chillies.
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You need 1 tablespoon of Ginger Garlic Paste.
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Prepare 3 of Bay leaves (tez patta).
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Prepare 1 teaspoon of Ghee.
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You need 2 of Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds.
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Prepare 2 Cloves of (Laung).
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You need 2 inch of Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini).
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Prepare 1 teaspoon of Whole Black Pepperco.
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You need 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
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You need 2 tablespoons of Butter, soft.
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It’s to taste of Salt,.
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Prepare 2 cups of Basmati rice.
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It’s 4 cups of Water.
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It’s of For mandi spice powder:-.
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Prepare 1 tablespoon of Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds.
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Prepare 1 tablespoon of Cloves (laung).
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It’s 1/2 tablespoon of Whole Black Peppercorns.
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Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of Nutmeg powder.
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It’s 1/2 tablespoon of Dry ginger powder.
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Prepare 2 of Bay leaves (tej patta).
Arabian Chicken Mandi is a traditional Yemeni dish and it's very popular among all the Arab countries.
The word 'mandi' comes from the Arabic word nada, meaning 'dew', and reflects the moist 'dewy' texture of the meat.
The Mandi Masala is a spice mixture made by dry roasting whole spices which give the main flavour to this dish.
Mandi is a delicious combination of rice, chicken and a.
Arabian Mandi ๐ฅ instructions
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To make the Mandi spice powder, dry roast the cardamom pods, cloves, black pepper, nutmeg dry ginger powder and bay leaves in a on on medium heat for 4-6 minutes..
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Transfer the spices in a mixer jar, and grind into a fine powder using a mixer grinder..
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Turn off the heat, and allow it to cool..
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For the Chicken Heat a large saucepan on medium heat and add oil..
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Once the oil is hot, add finely chopped onion and sautรฉ till translucent. This will take about 2-3 minutes..
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To the softened onions, add the ginger paste and garlic paste and sautรฉ till the raw smell goes away..
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Next, add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and black pepper and mix everything well..
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In a mixer jar combine, tomato and green chillies and grind into a puree and add it to the pan..
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When the oil starts to separate, add the chicken and mix. Add 4 cups of water and the Mandi spice powder according to your taste..
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Mix, cover and let it cook for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat..
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We will furthermore bake the chicken, to get a crispy skin..
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In a small mixing bowl, add soft butter and Mandi spice powder and some salt, mix well and keep aside..
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees centigrade. Remove the chicken from the stock and place it onto a baking tray.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the skin of the chicken turns to a nice golden brown colour..
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For the rice Wash and soak basmati rice for at least 20 minutes..
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Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat, and fry the drained rice, stirring continuously for about 10 to 15 minutes..
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Add this pan roasted rice to the chicken stock. Now slide a large piece of aluminium foil on top of the saucepan and then cover it with the lid. Cook the rice on medium low flame for about 10 minutes..
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Remove the lid and check if there is any trace of water left. If water is left, then cover and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Now fluff the rice with a fork..
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Take ghee in a small bowl and place it in the middle of the rice..
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Heat a piece of charcoal on direct flame until it is sred hot, this will take about 5 minutes..
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Once the charcoal is burning hot, place it in the bowl of ghee that is in the rice. Immediately slide back the aluminium foil and secure with lid..
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Open it only at the time of serving, as it gives a nice smokey flavor to the rice. To serve, spread rice onto a large serving tray and place a piece of baked chicken on the top..
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Serve Arabian Chicken Mandi with Raw Mango raita and Pickled onions for a delicious weeknight dinner..
Chicken Mandi, is aromatic and delicious Yemeni dish.
Mandi is popular in all Arab countries.
Impress your guests and family alike with this easy to make, delicious mandi recipe.
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