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Diet Mansaf

Mansaf

 this recipe brings it back to the table for those on a diet, using a healthier approach.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meat:
  • 1 kg lamb lean, low-fat cuts
  • 2 onions chopped, medium size
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon meat seasoning or Mansaf spice blend
  • For the Rice:
  • 4 cups basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups low-fat meat broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Mansaf Sauce:
  • 1 cup Jameed dried yogurt, reconstituted
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Mansaf spices
  • For Garnish & Serving:
  • 1/4 cup almonds toasted
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • Whole wheat bread toasted in the oven

Instructions
 

  • Wash the basmati rice thoroughly, soak it in water, then drain and set it aside.
  • In a large pot, sauté the lamb and chopped onions with one tablespoon of olive oil. Add enough boiling water to cover the meat.
  • Add the spices: salt, black pepper, cinnamon, bay leaves, and meat seasoning. Let the meat cook over low heat for about an hour and a half until tender.
  • To cook the rice: In a separate pot, sauté the drained rice with two tablespoons of olive oil. Add salt, then pour in the meat broth and water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and let the rice cook over low heat until done.
  • To prepare the Mansaf sauce: In a saucepan, mix the Jameed and plain yogurt with the spices. Place over medium heat. Once it begins to boil, add the boiled lamb pieces and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • To assemble: In a large serving platter, arrange the toasted whole wheat bread. Pour some of the Mansaf sauce over the bread to moisten it. Add a layer of the cooked rice on top, then place the meat and remaining sauce over the rice.
  • Garnish the Mansaf with the toasted pine nuts and almonds. Serve hot.