A Qatari chicken and rice dish simmered with yogurt, tomato, cumin, turmeric, and butter, then stirred until thick and creamy.
18 min prep 70 min cook
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Fry the onion in butter for 7 minutes, until soft.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, and black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the chicken thighs and sear each side.
Add the water and salt, and cook the chicken for 30 minutes.
Rinse the rice, add it to the pot, and cook for 25 minutes, until very soft.
Remove the chicken meat from the bones and return it to the pot.
Add the yogurt and mash the madrouba with a wooden spoon for 8 minutes, until thickened.
💡 Tip: Madrouba takes its name from the mashing motion; steady stirring at the end turns the rice creamy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in a deep plate topped with onions turned in butter and optional fresh cilantro.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~470
kcal calories
29
g protein
52
g carbs
16
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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