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terra massoud recipe
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Middle Eastern Terra Massoud Rice

One-pot spiced basmati rice and lamb dish enriched with turmeric, cinnamon, and creamy yogurt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Meat and Rice Base
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless lamb or chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
Finishing
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium-sized saucepan
  • Serving plate or platter

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
  2. Add cubed meat, browning on all sides for 6 minutes while stirring in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon.
  3. Add rinsed basmati rice, stirring for 1 minute to coat grains in oil and spices.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and salt, bringing mixture to a rolling boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover with tight lid, and simmer undisturbed for 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat, fold in Greek yogurt gently, and garnish with toasted pine nuts before serving.