4Add the onions to a pot with a decent drizzle of olive oil
5Add the onions to a pot with a decent drizzle of olive oil
6Add the onions to a pot with a decent drizzle of olive oil
7Fry them on high while stirring occasionally until the moisture is completely removed from the onions and they are as dark as possible without burning them
8Fry them on high while stirring occasionally until the moisture is completely removed from the onions and they are as dark as possible without burning them
9Fry them on high while stirring occasionally until the moisture is completely removed from the onions and they are as dark as possible without burning them
10Add the halved chicken to the pot, give it a quick sear, then add the aromatics
11Add the halved chicken to the pot, give it a quick sear, then add the aromatics
12Add the halved chicken to the pot, give it a quick sear, then add the aromatics
13Add the spices
14Add the spices
15Add the spices
16Sprinkle a good amount of salt
17Sprinkle a good amount of salt
18Sprinkle a good amount of salt
19Add water
20Add water
21Add water
22Let the chicken fully cook on medium for about half an hour
23Let the chicken fully cook on medium for about half an hour
24Let the chicken fully cook on medium for about half an hour
25Place the chicken on a baking tray and broil it in the oven for a nice crispy finish
26Place the chicken on a baking tray and broil it in the oven for a nice crispy finish
27Place the chicken on a baking tray and broil it in the oven for a nice crispy finish
28Wash and soak the rice
29Wash and soak the rice
30Wash and soak the rice
31Add the rice to the pot, making sure that the water level is just a fingertip above the rice
32Add the rice to the pot, making sure that the water level is just a fingertip above the rice
33Add the rice to the pot, making sure that the water level is just a fingertip above the rice
34Let it boil uncovered for about 10 minutes, or till you see the water level has gone down
35Let it boil uncovered for about 10 minutes, or till you see the water level has gone down
36Let it boil uncovered for about 10 minutes, or till you see the water level has gone down
37Cover and let it simmer on the lowest heat possible for 20 minutes
38Cover and let it simmer on the lowest heat possible for 20 minutes
39Cover and let it simmer on the lowest heat possible for 20 minutes
40Flip it on a serving plate and top it with the aromatics, the garlic heads, and the chicken
41Flip it on a serving plate and top it with the aromatics, the garlic heads, and the chicken
42Flip it on a serving plate and top it with the aromatics, the garlic heads, and the chicken
43Serve it with slices of lime and a simple tahini sauce
44Serve it with slices of lime and a simple tahini sauce
45Serve it with slices of lime and a simple tahini sauce
Ingredients
4 to 5 onions
4 to 5 onions
4 to 5 onions
decent drizzle olive oil
decent drizzle olive oil
decent drizzle olive oil
2 chicken
2 chicken
2 chicken
3 bay leaves
3 bay leaves
3 bay leaves
4 cardamom pods
4 cardamom pods
4 cardamom pods
4 cloves
4 cloves
4 cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
2 sticks cinnamon
2 sticks cinnamon
4 small lumis
4 small lumis
4 small lumis
3 heads garlic
3 heads garlic
3 heads garlic
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp coriander powder
0.5 tsp lumi powder
0.5 tsp lumi powder
0.5 tsp lumi powder
salt
salt
salt
5 cups water
5 cups water
5 cups water
2 cups long grain basmati rice
2 cups long grain basmati rice
2 cups long grain basmati rice
slices lime
slices lime
slices lime
tahini sauce
tahini sauce
tahini sauce
Equipment
knifecutting boardpotwooden spoonbaking tray
Tips
The simplest trick is once you see them turning brown, drop the heat and don't stop stirring till they turn into this chocolatey dark brown, but without burning them.
Keep the pot shut for another 20 minutes after you take it off the heat so the rice will soak up all of that steam, keeping it fluffy and juicy