Upside Down (Maqluba) Recipe

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Upside Down (Maqluba)
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  1. Bring to a boil the water, onion, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Add the lamb; reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Separate the lamb from the liquid and set aside. Transfer the liquid to a bowl.
  2. While the lamb mixture simmers, heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices in the hot oil, assuring the pieces do not touch, until brown on both sides; remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Use the same procedure to fry the zucchini and the cauliflower. Cook the broccoli in the oil until hot and remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. Layer the lamb into the bottom of the large pot. Arrange the eggplants, zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower on top of the beef in layers. Pour the rice over the beef and vegetables, shaking the pot gently to allow the rice to settle into the dish. Pour the reserved liquid from the beef over the mixture until it is completely covered. Add water if needed.
  4. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat until the rice is soft and the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the lid from the pot. Place a large platter over the pot and flip the pot so the dish is 'upside down' on the platter. Serve with yogurt on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1000.86 Kcal (4190 kJ)
Calories from fat 719.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.96g 123%
Cholesterol 1066.89mg 356%
Sodium 126.06mg 5%
Potassium 603.93mg 13%
Total Carbs 59.73g 20%
Sugars 5.45g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.21g 17%
Protein 12.58g 25%
Vitamin C 40.6mg 68%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 75.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 146.13 Kcal (612 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.67g 123%
Cholesterol 155.77mg 356%
Sodium 18.41mg 5%
Potassium 88.18mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.72g 20%
Sugars 0.8g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 17%
Protein 1.84g 25%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 68%
Iron 0.3mg 11%
Calcium 11mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.9
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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