Ingredients

• 2 cups - basmati rice
• 1 - whole baby chicken, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 tsp - pepper powder
• 2 tsp - Saudi kabsa spice mix
• 1 - onion, sliced (optional)
• mixed fruit and nuts like cashew, almonds, sultanas or raisins
• Salt - as required
• 2 tbsp - olive oil or ghee
• For kabsa spice mix:
• Turmeric
• Red chilli
• Whole black peppercorns
• Ginger(use powder or fresh)
• Whole cloves
• Black cardamom pods
• Coriander seeds

How to Make Saudi Kabsa

• Wash the chicken well and cut into pieces.
• Rub the chicken pieces in salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a pan, fry the nuts, fruits and set aside.
• Then fry the sliced onions and set it aside.
• Now fry the chicken pieces in same oil.
• Once they slightly brown on each side, add the kabsa spice mix and mix well.
• Add some water and cover the pan.
• Keep the heat in medium and cook, till the chicken gets cooked.
• Once the chicken is completely cooked, add the washed rice, 4 cups of water and salt to taste.
• Cover the pan, cook in medium heat, until the rice is cooked.
• When serving the rice, sprinkle the nuts and fried onions on top.
• Serve the rice warm, with yogurt and salad.
• Recipe courtesy: Taste of Pearl City