Qalia or Mqala (قليه او مقلي)

1h 16m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a good amount of lamb pieces in a cold pot.
  2. 2Add minced garlic, black pepper, coriander powder, cumin powder, and cinnamon powder to the lamb.
  3. 3Add a sprinkle of chili flakes if desired.
  4. 4Stir the meat until it's coated with the spices and garlic.
  5. 5Place the pot on high heat and stir until the meat releases its juices.
  6. 6Then cover the pot and let it simmer on medium heat for an hour.
  7. 7Once the juices have evaporated and only the fat remains, add salt to taste.
  8. 8Wash and soak 2 cups of Canary basmati rice.
  9. 9Add the washed and soaked rice to a pot with ghee, salt, and any desired aromatics (chicken stock powder is used in this example).
  10. 10Cover the rice with water and let it boil for five minutes.
  11. 11Then drop the heat to the lowest possible, cover the pot, and let it cook for 15 minutes.
  12. 12Once the rice is ready, pour it onto a serving plate.
  13. 13Top the rice with the caramelized lamb pieces and drizzle with honey.

Ingredients

  • 2 kg lamb pieces (bone in & boneless)
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tiny amount minced garlic
  • 1 sprinkle chili flakes
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 2 cups Canary basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp chicken stock powder
  • 1 honey

Equipment

potwooden spoonserving platestrainer