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Mofatah Al Dajaj – A Traditional Saudi Chicken & Rice Feast 🍗🍚

2hr 0min · 3 servings
Mofatah Al Dajaj is a classic Saudi Arabian rice and chicken dish infused with aromatic spices, slow-cooked for deep flavor, and garnished with nuts and raisins. This festive meal is rich, comforting, and perfect for special occasions. Serve it with fresh yogurt or a side salad for a complete feast! 🍛🔥
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Ingredients

Meat
• 550 g Chicken bone-in pieces
Produce
• 1 tsp Chilli flakes
• 3 Chillies, green
• 1 Juice of a lemon
• 1 Lime, dried black
• 2 Onion, large
Canned Goods
• 1 Chicken stock
Condiments
• 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
Pasta & Grains
• 1 1/4 cups Basmati rice
Baking & Spices
• 1 tsp Baharat spice mix
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper, Freshly ground freshly ground
• 3 Cardamom, green
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, powder
• 2 inch Cinnamon stick
• 1 inch Galangal, root
• 1 pinch Saffron strands
• 2 Salt
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric, powder
• 2 tbsp Wet spice mixture, prepared
Oils & Vinegars
• 2 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp White vinegar
Nuts & Seeds
• 1/4 cup Almonds
• 1/4 tsp Cumin, powder
Liquids
• 1 tbsp Rose water
• 3 1/2 cups Water
Other
• 1 tablespoon raisins (black or golden)
• 2 pieces Black stone flower (aka shaiba leaves or kalpasi or dagar da phool)