Madrooba Bahrainiya (Manama Velvety Beaten Herb, Tomato & Loomi Rice Porridge) – Authentic Bahrain Recipe
Comforting Bahraini hearth dish beaten with a wooden spoon until silky and fragrant with dried black lime.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇭 Bahrain (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Shredded tender chicken (or lentils), Slow-simmered spiced rice and oats, Fresh cilantro and dill, Bahraini bezar spice, Dried black lime (loomi)
Ingredients for Madrooba Bahrainiya (Manama Velvety Beaten Herb, Tomato & Loomi Rice Porridge) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) shredded tender chicken (or lentils), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups slow-simmered spiced rice and oats, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro and dill
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Bahraini bezar spice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Bahrain seasoning (dried black lime (loomi), fenugreek, garlic, ginger)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and Bahraini bezar spice for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in dried black lime (loomi), fenugreek, garlic, ginger and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Bahrain's kitchen.
- Add shredded tender chicken (or lentils) and slow-simmered spiced rice and oats, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in fresh cilantro and dill, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.