MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Lawrence Of Arabia Maqluba Categories: Poultry, Vegetables, Rice, Nuts, Herbs Yield: 6 servings 4 lb Chicken; cut up 1 lg Onion; chopped 1 md Eggplant; sliced, salted 1 md Cauliflower; in bite-size - florets 1 1/2 c Rice 3 c Chicken broth 1 ts Chilli spice mix 1 ts Turmeric powder 3 tb Extra virgin olive oil 2 tb Pine nuts 2 tb Coriander leaves chopped 1 ts Baharat spice mix or garam - masala Heat the olive oil on a medium heat in a frying pan Add the chopped onions and saute, stirring frequently, until they are softened and almost translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chicken pieces to the onion pan, and sprinkle liberally with salt and spices. Brown the meat on both sides. In a deep pot or dutch oven , sprinkle a few tablespoons of rice evenly at the bottom. Transfer the browned chicken pieces and sauteed onions to this pot, on top of the thin layer of rice. In the frying pan, saute the eggplant slices and then add them to the deep pot on top of the chicken in an even layer. Saute cauliflower florets and add as the next layer. Cover mixture with rest of the rice, then pour broth over the top, and season dish with salt and pepper. Cover the pot with its lid, and cook over low heat for about 40 minutes. Once cooked,allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Place a large serving plate squarely on top of the pot and turn the chicken and rice upside down onto the serving dish. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and freshly-chopped cilantro. RECIPE FROM: https://www.hungryforever.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM