Chicken Mandi
Yemen
Intermediate
Main CourseAromatic Chicken Mandi: Yemen's Iconic Rice Feast
Chicken Mandi
160 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
25
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Chicken Mandi is a traditional Yemeni dish that's loved for its bold flavours and fragrant rice. The chicken is marinated with warm Middle Eastern spices, then baked until juicy and golden. It's served over long-grain rice that's cooked with whole spices, onions, and broth, absorbing all the rich flavours. A final touch of charcoal smoking gives the dish its signature aroma. Often enjoyed during festivals or special gatherings, Chicken Mandi is a complete and satisfying one-pot meal.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Chicken
1Whole chicken
2 tbspOlive oil
50 gButter
1 tbspYemeni spice mix (Hawaij)
1 tspSalt
For the Yemeni Spice Mix (Hawaij)
2 tbspCumin powder
1½ tbspCoriander powder
1 tbspBlack pepper powder
1 tbspCardamom powder
1 tspCinnamon powder
½ tspClove powder
1 tbspTurmeric powder
½ tspRed chilli powder (optional)
For the Rice
500 gBasmati rice
1 largeOnion
1 largeTomato
1Green chilli
2 tbspOlive oil
1 tspYemeni spice mix
1½ tspSalt
1 LWater
For the Garnish
2 tbspRaisins
2 tbspSlivered almonds
handful Fresh coriander leaves
Special Equipment
1 piece Charcoal