🇴🇲 Omani Cuisine

Qabooli

Omani Chickpea Rice

Prep Time 1 hr

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 470 kcal

Aromatic rice layered with spiced chickpeas, caramelized onions, and raisins. A festive Omani pilaf that balances sweetness with warming spices.

Ingredients

1 Cook soaked chickpeas until tender. Reserve cooking liquid.
2 Fry sliced onions in oil until deeply caramelized and crispy. Remove half for garnish.
3 Add bzar, turmeric, cardamom, and cinnamon to remaining onions. Stir for 1 minute.
4 Add rice and chickpea cooking liquid. Cook until rice is fluffy.
5 Fold in chickpeas and raisins. Garnish with crispy onions and toasted almonds.

Did You Know?

Qabooli gets its name from the Arabic word "qabool" meaning acceptance, as it was traditionally the dish served to welcome and accept guests.