Maqloobeh Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 roasting chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into medium-size pieces
• 1 eggplant, cut into half-inch slices
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 cups rice (preferably basmati rice)
• 3 tablespoons spices (cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, curry powder)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup of peeled almonds
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 8 cups water
• 2 cups cooking oil