Romantic Gourmet Yemeni Dinner
Hamza Alzubairi
over 1 year ago
Indulge in a romantic evening with this exquisite Yemeni dinner. This flavorful and aromatic meal will transport you and your loved one to the beautiful land of Yemen. Enjoy the rich spices and traditional flavors that make Yemeni cuisine so unique.
Cooking Time
1 hour
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
500
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Sat Fat
8g
Carbs
60g
Chole
100mg
Fiber
4g
Sugar
2g
Sodium
800mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 lb lamb, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- 3. Add the lamb cubes to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- 4. Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- 5. Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the spices and lamb.
- 6. Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about an inch. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 7. While the rice is cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the plain yogurt, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and chopped parsley. Season with salt to taste.
- 8. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a serving platter. Arrange the lamb cubes on top of the rice.
- 9. Serve the Yemeni lamb and rice with the yogurt sauce on the side. Enjoy your romantic gourmet Yemeni dinner!
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