Taste of Ceylon

Chicken Maqluba (Layered Rice with Eggplant & Potatoes)

Ingredients:

For the chicken and broth
One whole chicken, cut into pieces
One tablespoon vegetable oil
One large onion, chopped
Two cinnamon sticks
Three bay leaves ,
cardamom 5 cloves 5,
coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon , black pepper 1/2 teaspoons
Turmeric 1/4 teaspoons
One tablespoon salt
Water , as needed
3 large tomatoes

For the rice:

Basmati rice (600 g | about 3 cups), rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes

Half teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder

For the vegetables:

Three eggplants, sliced thick (700 g | about 1.5 lb)
Three potatoes, sliced thick (about 500 g | 1 lb)
One onion, thinly sliced (250 g | about 2 cups)
Vegetable oil for

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.

2. Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and spices. Stir until fragrant.Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.

3. Add the chicken pieces and turn until lightly colored.

4. Cover with water, season with salt, pepper and turmeric , add tomatoes cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

5. Remove the chicken and strain the broth. Set aside.

6. Fry the eggplant slices until golden. Fry the potatoes in the same oil. Fry the sliced onion until deep golden brown.

7. Line a clean pot with parchment paper. Place the chicken at the bottom.

8. Layer the fried potatoes and eggplant over the chicken, then add the fried onions.

9. Drain the rice and season it with salt and spices. Add it evenly over the layers.

10. Slowly pour the strained broth over the rice.

11. Cover and cook on medium heat until the liquid reduces, then lower the heat and cook for 30 minutes.

12. Turn off the heat and let the Maqluba rest for 10 minutes.

13. Carefully flip onto a serving platter, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve.

MILKMAID RULAN LADDOO
Ingredients
• 50 g Astra
• 50 g sugar
• 150 g dates (chopped)
• 150 g cashew nuts
• 150 g raisins
• 500 g hot roasted rulan
• 200 g condensed milk

Method
1. Add the Astra and sugar into a bowl.
2. Beat them well until creamy.
3. Add the chopped dates, cashews, and raisins.
4. Mix everything nicely.
5. Add the hot roasted rulan gradually while mixing well.
6. Pour in the condensed milk and combine until the mixture becomes soft and sticky.
7. Shape the mixture into small balls using your hands.


Enjoy your delicious homemade sweet balls!

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