Modern Meat Mandi Rice Delight

About this recipe

Discover a modern twist on the classic Middle Eastern Mandi dish, where tenderly cooked meat meets basmati rice seasoned with exotic spices. This home-friendly recipe is perfect for bringing the rich flavors of the Middle East to your dinner table.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb or beef, cut into chunks
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups beef or vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the meat until browned on all sides.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in the cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon stick, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, rinse the rice until clear and soak in warm water for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the cooked meat and set aside. Add rice to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the raisins and almonds. Return the meat to the pot, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.