# Maqlooba (مقلوبه)

Maqlooba (مقلوبه) is an ancient Palestinian dish known for its stunning flavors, textures and aromas.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 large eggplants
- 1 small head of cauliflower
- 1 large potato
- 1.5 cup Canary basmati rice
- 0.5 cup egyptian rice
- 1 to 1.5 kg chicken pieces
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 bay leaves
- 0 peppercorns
- 2 tbsps ghee
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp seven spice
- 1 tsp chicken stock powder
- 0 salt

## Instructions

1. Slice the eggplants into thick strips.
2. Remove the core of a cauliflower and cut it into small pieces.
3. Thinly slice a potato.
4. Fry the veggies in a good amount of oil.
5. Wash and soak 1 & 1/2 cup of Canary with 1/2 cup of Egyptian rice in hot water for 30 minutes.
6. To make the chicken stock, add a few chicken pieces to a pot with a couple of bay leaves, three essential sticks of cinnamon, a few peppercorns, a pinch of salt, and a spoon of ghee.
7. Add four cups of water and let it boil for 30 minutes.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, place it on a baking tray, brush it with a bit of ghee, and sprinkle with black pepper, then bake it in the oven for a nice color.
9. Once the rice is rinsed, give it a generous pinch of salt, a teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and black pepper.
10. Add a teaspoon of seven spice and a teaspoon of chicken stock powder (optional).
11. Add the rice to the pot, but do not press on it.
12. Add the chicken stock to the pot; you want it to cover the rice by a centimeter. If you need more liquid, just add water.
13. Get the pot to a boil, and once you see the rice soaking the stock, drop the heat to the lowest possible, cover, and let it cook for about 30 minutes.
14. For the final showdown, the flip. It is important and truly opens up the appetite.
15. Place the chicken pieces on top, serve it with a simple salad and yogurt.

## Equipment

- knife
- frying pan
- baking tray
- large pot
- wooden bowl
- measuring cup
- spoon
- tongs

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-03-24

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