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Vegetable Machboos spiced rice dish
One-pot spiced rice with vegetables

Bahraini Vegetable Machboos (Spiced Rice)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Machboos is a variation of Majboos, the national dish of Bahrain. Its distinctiveness comes from 'loomi' (dried lime), which gives a unique, smoky-sour flavor. In this recipe, we substitute fresh lime for brightness. Made in a single pot, the rice absorbs all the vegetable juices.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Közel-keleti (Bahreini)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot with lid

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse and drain rice. Sauté onion and garlic in oil.

Tip: Caramelizing the onions provides the base flavor.
2 ✓

Add spices (turmeric, cumin) and toast for 30 seconds.

Tip: This blooms the spices.
3 ✓

Add diced tomato and vegetables; sauté for 5 minutes.

Tip: Tomato juice deglazes the pan.
4 ✓

Add rice, water, and salt. Boil, then simmer covered on low for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.

Tip: Don't stir; let steam do the work.
5 ✓

Finish with lime juice and fluff with a fork.

Tip: Acidity brightens the heavy spice flavors.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the rice yellow?
Turmeric provides the color. Careful, it stains everything!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Peas)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 lime Juice