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Khaybarah bil-Hamrah

A recipe from Yemen.

🇾🇪 YemenquickMeallowSodiumonePot
Khaybarah bil-Hamrah

Nutrition (per serving)

450Calories
25 gProtein
35 gCarbs
18 gFat
6 gSugar
500 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 cup Yemeni rice
  • 1 cup Dried lentils
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Paprika

Method

  1. Heat sesame oil in a heavy pot over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add onion and cook stirring occasionally until golden-brown, 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add dried lentils and cook stirring occasionally until they start to brown, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika, and stir to combine.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Stir in cooked rice, then cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until heated through.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

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