Mandi chicken with basmati rice using a Cecotec
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Indulge in the aromatic delight of Mandi Chicken with Basmati Rice, a dish that transports you directly to the bustling markets of Yemen! This traditional dish is not just a feast for the palate; it's a cultural experience steeped in history. The word 'Mandi' comes from the Arabic word 'nada', meaning 'dew', which reflects the dish's moist and tender chicken, often cooked to perfection in a tandoor oven. With the vibrant spices harmonizing with the fragrant basmati rice, every bite is a celebration of flavor that would make even the most stoic foodie break into a dance! Fun fact: Mandi is often served at grand occasions and gatherings, making it a dish that brings people together, much like a good party should!
Ingredients
- 2 Onions
- 4 Cloves of garlic
- 15 g Ginger
- 60 g Olive oil
- 60 g Butter
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Turmeric
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Ground ginger
- 0.50 Teaspoon(s) Ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Ground coriander
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Pepper
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 60 g Lime juice
- 1 Chicken
- 360 g Basmati rice
- 960 g Water
Steps
- Preheat the oven at 200°C.
- Wash, peel, cut in two, and add 2 onions 0 in the food processor bowl.
- Add 4 cloves of garlic, 15 g of ginger in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 60 g of olive oil, 60 g of butter, 1 teaspoon(s) of turmeric, 1 teaspoon(s) of ground ginger, ½ teaspoon(s) of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon(s) of ground coriander in the food processor bowl.
- 0, and add ½ teaspoon(s) of pepper 0 in the food processor bowl.
- Add ½ teaspoon(s) of salt adjust according to the tastes in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 60 g of lime juice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Wash, drain, and add 1 chicken in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage the meat to coat it evenly, then place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Cook in the oven at 200°C during 1h .
- Wash, and add 360 g of basmati rice in a bowl.
- Soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Drain the rice and place it in the cooking basket of the robot.
- Add 960 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Place the cooking basket.
- Mix steam: 27:00min / 120°C / Speed .
- Once the chicken is cooked, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the chicken with steamed basmati rice and enjoy this delicious mandi chicken dish with steamed basmati rice.
