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Tavuklu Biryani
Hard 3 hr~540 kcal 7/10
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Makloubeh
A Levantine upside-down rice dish layered with chicken, eggplant, cauliflower, warm spices, almonds, and yogurt for serving.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~545 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 65 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 50 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Rice
- 700 gr Chicken thighs
- 1 adet Onion
- 3.5 su bardağı(~700 ml) Chicken stock
For the vegetables
- 2 adet Eggplants
- 300 gr Cauliflower
General
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
For the spice mix
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Allspice
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Almonds
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice, soak it in warm water for 20 minutes, and drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Slice the eggplants, divide the cauliflower into small florets, and bake them with 2 spoonfuls of oil in a 200°C oven for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 3
Boil the chicken thighs with onion, half the salt, and 4 cups of water for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 4
Shred the chicken and measure its cooking water as chicken stock.
- 5
Layer the vegetables, chicken, and rice in the pot; add allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, remaining salt, and chicken stock.
- 6
Cook the makloubeh over low heat for 28 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes.
38 min38:00 - 7
Toast the almonds in the remaining oil for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 8
Invert the pot onto a serving tray and serve with yogurt and almonds.
💡 Tip: Baking the eggplant with oil instead of frying is easier to control at home; excess oil will not collect at the bottom of the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Turn makloubeh out onto the table as an inverted pilaf with yogurt, almonds, and optional sumac salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~545
kcal calories
30
g protein
62
g carbs
19
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 46%Fat 32%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
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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FAQ
How many servings does Makloubeh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Makloubeh take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 65 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 110 minutes in total.Is Makloubeh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Makloubeh have?
Approximately 545 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 62g, fat: 19g.Which allergens does Makloubeh contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Makloubeh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Makloubeh need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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