Moghrabieh

Ingredients:

For the Moghrabieh:

- 2 cups moghrabieh pearls
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked (canned or pre-cooked)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chicken:

- 1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg), cut into pieces
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste

For Garnish:

- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Roasted almonds or pine nuts (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Moghrabieh:

1. Rinse the moghrabieh pearls under cold water.

2. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.

3. Add the moghrabieh pearls and continue to sauté for a few minutes.

4. Season with ground cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper.

5. Add the cooked chickpeas and enough water to cover the moghrabieh.

6. Simmer until the moghrabieh is cooked through, stirring occasionally. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes.

Prepare the Chicken:

1. In a separate pot, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until they are soft and golden.

2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.

3. Season the chicken with ground cinnamon, allspice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

4. Add enough water to cover the chicken, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked.

Combine Moghrabieh and Chicken:

1. Once both the moghrabieh and chicken are cooked, combine them in a serving dish.

2. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Garnish and Serve:

1. Garnish the Moghrabieh with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

2. Optionally, you can add roasted almonds or pine nuts for extra flavor and crunch.

Serve Warm:

Moghrabieh is typically served warm. Enjoy it as is or with a side of yogurt.

Feel free to customize the recipe based on your preferences, and enjoy this hearty and flavorful Lebanese dish!

مغربيه 

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