Maqluba
Maqluba layers spiced chicken, golden potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes, and fragrant basmati rice, then is flipped to reveal a beautiful, mosaic-like dome. The rice absorbs warm allspice and cardamom notes, while the vegetables add sweetness and texture. Serve it for a family gathering or festive weekend meal when you want an aromatic, shareable centerpiece.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maqluba, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a large pot with 6 cups water, the onion, 2 tablespoons allspice, ground cardamom, cardamom seeds, whole cloves, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, and cook until the chicken is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the chicken, then strain and reserve the broth.
- 2
Soak the rice in water while the chicken cooks. When the chicken is almost done, drain off the water, and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons allspice.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the potatoes and cauliflower in the hot oil until browned. They do not need to be fully cooked.
- 4
Layer the fried potatoes on the bottom of a separate pot to prevent the rice from sticking. Add the cauliflower and tomatoes, and sprinkle a handful of rice over the vegetables. Remove the bones from the chicken and place the chicken in the pot. Cover with the remaining rice. Pour in the reserved broth until it is about 1/2 inch above the level of the rice. Cover the pot, and cook over medium-low heat until the rice is tender, about 1 hour.
- 5
Uncover the pot, and place a large round tray over the top. Invert so the pot is upside down on the tray. Let stand for 5 minutes like this, then slowly lift off the pot to release the food onto the tray.
- Calories 724.74 kcal High 36%
- Protein 56.75 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 92.22 g 34%
- Total Fat 13.33 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.54 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.57 mg High 56%
- Sodium 783.29 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 14.79 g --
- Added Sugars 9.91 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 59.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 431.94 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 97.26 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 12.39 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Maqluba is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Cauliflower Florets, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 724.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maqluba made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Cauliflower Florets, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maqluba?
- About 3 hrs in total: 1 hr to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 724.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maqluba easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Maqluba healthy?
- Maqluba has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 724.74 calories and 56.75 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 783.29 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.54 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.91 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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