Upside Down (Maqluba)

Name: Upside Down (Maqluba)
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 💧 7 cups water; 🧅 2 onions, chopped; 🧄 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 🧂 1 pinch salt; Ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups lamb meat, cut into small pieces; 2 cups cooking oil; 🍆 1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch slices; 🥒 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 🥦 1 cup broccoli; 1 cup cauliflower; 🍚 1 ½ cups jasmine rice; 1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt

Cost $20, save $15

70 Min
6 Servings
$20

Upside Down (Maqluba)

Cost $20, save $15

70 Min
6 Servings
$20

INGREDIENTS

Liquid and Spices
- 💧 7 cups water
- 🧅 2 onions, chopped
- 🧄 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 🧂 1 pinch salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Meats and Oils
- 2 cups lamb meat, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups cooking oil
Vegetables
- 🍆 1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch slices
- 🥒 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 🥦 1 cup broccoli
- 1 cup cauliflower
Grains and Dairy
- 🍚 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt

STEPS

Bring the water, onion, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper to a boil in a large pot. Add the lamb, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Separate the lamb from the liquid and set aside. Transfer the liquid to a bowl.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant slices until brown on both sides, then remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat for zucchini and cauliflower. Cook broccoli in the oil until hot and drain on paper towels.

Layer lamb at the bottom of a large pot. Arrange eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower over the lamb in layers. Pour rice over the mixture and gently shake the pot to settle. Add reserved cooking liquid over the rice until fully covered, adding water as needed.

Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, until the rice is cooked and liquid absorbed. Place a large platter over the pot and flip upside down onto the platter. Serve with yogurt.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

1019

Calories

24
Protein
58
Carbs
78
Fats

💡 Ensure vegetables are drained well after frying to avoid excess oil in the final dish.Use a deep plate when flipping the pot to prevent spilling.This recipe can be customized with other vegetables like carrots or peppers if desired.