# Makloubeh

This is my mom’s Makloubeh recipe, a Middle Eastern rice dish that literally translates to upside down.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 Chicken legs
- 3 Cups Rice
- 6 Cups Water or Stock
- 0.5 Cauliflower Head
- 1 Potato
- 1 Eggplant
- 0 Oil
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tsp cumin
- 2 Tsp Turmeric
- 2 Tsp Cardamom
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 Tsp All Spice
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 tsp cardamom

## Instructions

1. Toss cauliflower, peeled and sliced eggplant (1/2 inch coins), and thinly sliced potatoes onto a sheet tray.
2. Spray vegetables with a light layer of oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake at 425 until cooked through (about 25 minutes, flipping halfway).
4. Season chicken legs with allspice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and salt. Spray with oil and flip, repeating the seasoning process.
5. In a large deep pot, sear chicken skin-side down until caramelized.
6. Layer the cooked vegetables (eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes) over the chicken in the pot.
7. Add washed basmati rice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick.
8. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 20-30 minutes.
9. Let the Makloubeh rest before inverting onto a serving tray.

## Equipment

- sheet tray
- oven
- large deep pot with lid
- cutting board

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg2Ypz4pndQ/?igsh=cjMxZnY4ajl4cmVx
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ab39ae6b-5e7b-4837-a6c0-66bc69aa6b19
- Extracted: 2025-03-02

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