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Cover the pot with a tight lid immediately to trap the smoke inside. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes. 5. Serving Gently fluff the rice and place it on a large platter. Arrange the meat on top.

Serve with Sahawek (a spicy Yemeni tomato salsa) and a side of yogurt.

Measure the reserved broth. You generally need 1.5 cups of liquid for every 1 cup of soaked Basmati rice. Add water if necessary. mandi_kuchek

Create a small "well" in the center of the meat and rice; place a small piece of foil or a small heat-proof bowl there.

A blend of cardamom, cloves, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and dried lime (loomi). Cover the pot with a tight lid immediately

Once the water level drops to the surface of the rice, place the cooked meat pieces on top of the rice. Cover tightly with a lid or foil and cook on very low heat for 15–20 minutes. 4. The "Mandi" Smoke (Crucial Step) To get the authentic pit-cooked flavor at home: Heat a piece of charcoal until it is glowing red.

Add enough water to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat until the meat is fully cooked and tender (about 45–60 minutes for lamb, 30 for chicken). Serving Gently fluff the rice and place it

Bring the broth to a boil in a clean pot. Add the soaked rice.