Best 6 Saudi Chicken Kofta And Lentil Stew Gluten Free Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Saudi Arabia with our tantalizing Saudi Chicken Kofta and Lentil Stew. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of fragrant spices, succulent chicken, and wholesome lentils, simmered together in a rich and flavorful tomato-based broth. Gluten-free and bursting with authentic Saudi flavors, this stew is a symphony of textures and tastes that will delight your palate.

Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes that showcase the vibrant flavors of Saudi cuisine. Begin your meal with a refreshing Saudi Cucumber Salad, a crisp and tangy medley of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs, tossed in a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. For a savory side dish, try the aromatic Saudi Rice with Vermicelli, a fragrant combination of fluffy rice, tender vermicelli noodles, and a medley of spices that will leave you craving more. And to complete your culinary exploration, relish the delectable Saudi Chickpea Salad, a vibrant mix of chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley, tossed in a lemony dressing that bursts with Mediterranean flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SAUDI CHICKEN KOFTA (GLUTEN-FREE)



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Make and share this Saudi Chicken Kofta (Gluten-Free) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 20 Kofta, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 kg ground chicken
1/4 cup hemans olive oil mayonnaise (to be soy-free)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 egg
1/2 cup rice crackers, very crushed (to be wheat or gluten-free)
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon baharat (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
2 tablespoons rice flour (to be gluten-free)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except flour and oil in a medium bowl.
  • Flour hands and roll 1 tbls of mixture into a ball.
  • Repeat until all mixture is used.
  • Shallow fry in oil until browned or use as directed in Recipe #363669.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 134, Sodium 116.3, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 28.7

SAUDI CHICKEN KOFTA AND LENTIL STEW (GLUTEN-FREE)



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Nice flavour. Good served over basmati rice cooked in chicken broth. Use recipe #363158 as the first ingredient. Original recipe from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole chicken (Saudi Chicken Kofta (Gluten-Free) recipe)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 slice fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (can use Garam Masala for Cunswim)
2 medium potatoes, peeled a chopped in 3/4 inch pieces
3/4 cup red lentil
2 1/2 cups water
sea salt, to taste
2 sprigs fresh coriander (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pan and cook onion until lightly browned.
  • Add garlic and spices, cook, stirring until fragrant.
  • Add potatoes, lentils, recipe #363158 and water, bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes until potatoes are cooked and sauce is thickened, season with sea salt, to taste.
  • Serve over basmati rice cooked in chicken broth and garnish with fresh coriander sprigs.

BALTI CHICKEN KOFTA



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An unusual kofta dish as it uses chicken. It makes a great party dish, as an appetizer and goes well with a glass of lager. This dish can be served withh PANEER, an India type cheese if you can find it, here where I live in Spain it is not availiable.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb skinless chicken breast, and cubed
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 fresh green chilies, chopped
1 pint water
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients with the water into a pan and cook over medium heat till all the water till the water has evaporated.
  • Cool the mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Put the mixture into a blender and process for 2 minutes.
  • Form the mixture into about a dozen balls.
  • Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the kofta balls till light golden brown, drain on kitchen paper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.5, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 667, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 27.1

ROASTED CHICKEN AL-KABSA (SAUDI) (GLUTEN FREE)



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Al-Kabsa is considered a national dish from Saudi Arabia. This is my tasty adaption of a recipe found on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com. I serve this with Recipe #369045 and fresh salad.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 57m

Yield 4 pieces, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole baby chicken, cut into 4
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon baharat (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1/2 teaspoon kabsa spice mix (Saudi Kabsa Spice Mix)
salt
3 cilantro, springs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • De-skin the chicken.
  • Season with spices and olive oil.
  • Place in a roasting pan and into the oven for 40-50 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with Recipe #369045 or basmati rice.
  • Enjoy!

EASY SAUDI KABSA (ZAINAB'S) (GLUTEN FREE)



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Tasty. Chicken with spiced yellow rice & a nice tomato sauce or if you are tomato free serve it with Recipe #359835 used to replace the tomato puree. Modified from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups white basmati rice
3 cups chicken stock (I use just a little less for what I find perfect rice)
1/4 teaspoon middle eastern mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1/4 teaspoon kabsa spices (Saudi Kabsa Spice Mix)
1 pinch turmeric
salt
2 cups canned tomato puree (or Basic Nomato Sauce (Tomato Free Tomato Sauce) to be tomato free)
1 tablespoon tomato paste (none if you are tomato free)
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon middle eastern mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1 pinch ground cumin
1 teaspoon tahini
4 garlic cloves, crushed
chicken stock, if needed (or water)

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper, cook over high heat, turning when golden.
  • Rince basmati rice well and soak in cold water for 20 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • In a deep pan add all ingredients under rice heading, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered on low for 14-20 minutes until done.
  • For the sauce stir all the ingredients under daqous heading in a medium pot.
  • Simmer until well combined over low heat adding additional liquid if needed.
  • Serve chicken breast alongside basmati rice with Daqous & a green salad.
  • Enjoy.

CHICKEN KOFTAS



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Make and share this Chicken Koftas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mazey

Categories     High Protein

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g ground chicken
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 egg
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients, and then cook on a hotplate with a little oil.
  • Serve with salad of avocado and cherry tomatoes and Edam cheese.
  • Or with a yogurt with mustard, cumin mint lemon juice and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 152.7, Sodium 293.6, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 27.1

Tips:

  • For the chicken kofta, use a combination of ground chicken thighs and breasts for a juicy and flavorful result.
  • Season the chicken kofta generously with a blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper, for a bold and aromatic flavor.
  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily grind the chicken and blend the spices.
  • Form the chicken kofta into small, bite-sized meatballs and pan-fry them until golden brown and cooked through.
  • For the lentil stew, use a variety of lentils, such as brown, green, and red lentils, for a colorful and nutritious dish.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until softened and fragrant before adding the lentils and spices.
  • Use a vegetable broth or water to simmer the lentils until they are tender and have absorbed the flavorful broth.
  • Stir in chopped tomatoes, zucchini, and carrots for a hearty and vegetable-packed stew.
  • Season the stew with a combination of spices, including cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper, for a warm and savory flavor.
  • Serve the chicken kofta and lentil stew together over a bed of rice or quinoa for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This Saudi chicken kofta and lentil stew is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to make and packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables. The chicken kofta is juicy and flavorful, while the lentil stew is hearty and comforting. Together, they make a perfect meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this Saudi chicken kofta and lentil stew is a great choice. It is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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