Saudi Recipes: 121 Traditional & Famous Dishes
From kabsa and mandi to jareesh, marqooq, mataziz and qursan: here are 121 recipes Saudi and Gulf dishes from the Tahwa app, most famous first, each with time, difficulty and estimated calories. The full recipes are free in the app.
Famous Saudi dishes 24 recipes
Chicken Kabsaβ± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~850 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
Lamb Kabsaβ± 2 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~870 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
Chicken Mandiβ± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~670 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Lamb Mandiβ± 4 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~760 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Mataziz (Najdi Dumpling Stew)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~600 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Gursan (Flatbread in Meat Stew)β± 2 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~580 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Margoog (Najdi Dough & Vegetable Stew)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~630 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saleeg (Creamy Hijazi Rice with Chicken)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~780 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Lamb Haneeth (Slow-Roasted Lamb)β± 5 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~680 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saudi Lamb Madhbi (Hot-Stone Grilled)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~530 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Mufattah (Whole Lamb on Kabsa Rice)β± 4 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~728 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Chicken Madghout (Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice)β± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~790 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Rice Bukhari (Hijazi Spiced Rice with Lamb)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~740 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Harees (Wheat & Meat Porridge)β± 5 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~650 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Masoub (Banana Bread Mash with Ghee & Honey)β± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~700 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Areeka (Southern Wheat & Date Mash)β± 40 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~470 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Kleija (Qassim Date Cookies)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Qirs Oqaili (Saudi Saffron Cardamom Cake)β± 50 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~360 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Luqaimat (Sweet Dumplings with Date Syrup)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~370 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Meat Sambousek (Samosas)β± 45 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~90 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Balaleet (Sweet Saffron Vermicelli with Egg)β± 25 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~400 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
Tamees with Cheese (Afghan-Style Flatbread)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~820 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Maqalqal (Saudi Stir-Fried Lamb)β± 35 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~530 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Traditional Saudi & Gulf recipes 18 recipes
Najdi classics like jareesh, marqooq, mataziz, qursan and kleija, southern dishes like areeka and haneeth, and Gulf favourites like machboos, harees and thareed.
Chicken Saloona (Gulf Chicken Stew)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~570 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Vegetable Saloona (Gulf Vegetable Stew)β± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~260 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Chicken Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)β± 1 hr 15 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~840 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Lamb Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)β± 2 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~810 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Shrimp Majboos (Gulf Spiced Rice with Shrimp)β± 50 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~680 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Fish Mutabbaq (Bahraini Layered Fish & Rice)β± 1 hr 10 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~690 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Aish Murabyan (Bahraini Shrimp Rice)β± 55 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~660 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Thareed (Bread in Meat & Vegetable Stew)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~530 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Madrouba (Kuwaiti Beaten Rice & Chicken)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Arsiya (Rice & Chicken Porridge with Ghee)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~520 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Fish Saloona (Gulf Fish Stew)β± 50 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~400 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Gulf-Style Roast Chickenβ± 1 hr 15 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~470 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Rice with Chickpeas (Rice Bil Nekhi)β± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~520 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Baked Kebab Trayβ± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~560 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Fish Mandiβ± 1 hr 15 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~830 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Hijazi Zurbian (Lamb & Saffron Rice)β± 2 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~920 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Gulf Chicken Biryaniβ± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~850 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Lamb Biryaniβ± 2 hr 30 min Β· Advancedπ₯ ~810 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
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Saudi rice recipes 12 recipes
- Chicken Kabsaβ± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~850 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
- Lamb Kabsaβ± 2 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~870 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
- Chicken Mandiβ± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~670 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Lamb Mandiβ± 4 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~760 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Chicken Madghout (Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice)β± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~790 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Rice Bukhari (Hijazi Spiced Rice with Lamb)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~740 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Saleeg (Creamy Hijazi Rice with Chicken)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~780 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Chicken Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)β± 1 hr 15 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~840 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Lamb Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)β± 2 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~810 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Shrimp Majboos (Gulf Spiced Rice with Shrimp)β± 50 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~680 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Fish Mutabbaq (Bahraini Layered Fish & Rice)β± 1 hr 10 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~690 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Aish Murabyan (Bahraini Shrimp Rice)β± 55 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~660 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saudi chicken recipes 12 recipes
- Chicken Kabsaβ± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~850 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
- Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
- Chicken Mandiβ± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~670 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Chicken Madghout (Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice)β± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~790 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Saleeg (Creamy Hijazi Rice with Chicken)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~780 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Chicken Saloona (Gulf Chicken Stew)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~570 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Chicken Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)β± 1 hr 15 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~840 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Madrouba (Kuwaiti Beaten Rice & Chicken)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Arsiya (Rice & Chicken Porridge with Ghee)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~520 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Gulf-Style Roast Chickenβ± 1 hr 15 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~470 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Gulf Chicken Biryaniβ± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~850 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Chicken Haneeth (Slow-Roasted Chicken & Rice)β± 2 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~810 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saudi breakfast recipes 12 recipes
- Balaleet (Sweet Saffron Vermicelli with Egg)β± 25 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~400 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)β± 10 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~290 kcal Β· πͺπ¬ EgyptianFull recipe β- Masoub (Banana Bread Mash with Ghee & Honey)β± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~700 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Areeka (Southern Wheat & Date Mash)β± 40 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~470 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saudi-Style Shakshukaβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Lamb Liver Fryβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~460 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Hanini (Najdi Date & Bread Sweet)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~600 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Khanfaroosh (Emirati Saffron Fritters)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~410 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Aseeda (Sweet Toasted Flour Pudding)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~370 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Khabeesa (Toasted Flour & Saffron Sweet)β± 25 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Tamees with Cheese (Afghan-Style Flatbread)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~820 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Eggs with Tomatoβ± 15 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~400 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saudi recipes for dinner 12 recipes
- Chicken Saloona (Gulf Chicken Stew)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~570 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Vegetable Saloona (Gulf Vegetable Stew)β± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~260 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Saudi-Style Shakshukaβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Lamb Liver Fryβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~460 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Gulf-Style Roast Chickenβ± 1 hr 15 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~470 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Spiced Grilled Shrimpβ± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~210 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Baked Kebab Trayβ± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~560 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Maqalqal (Saudi Stir-Fried Lamb)β± 35 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~530 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Savory Mutabbaq (Stuffed Pan Pastry)β± 1 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~830 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Mantu (Steamed Meat Dumplings)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Advancedπ₯ ~620 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Liver Sandwichβ± 25 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~630 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Fried Zubaidi (Kuwaiti Fried Pomfret)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~310 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saudi recipes for Ramadan & iftar 12 recipes
- Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & GulfFull recipe β
Shorbat Hab (Cracked Wheat Soup with Meat)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~270 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Meat Sambousek (Samosas)β± 45 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~90 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Cheese Sambousek (Samosas)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~80 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Luqaimat (Sweet Dumplings with Date Syrup)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~370 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Harees (Wheat & Meat Porridge)β± 5 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~650 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Thareed (Bread in Meat & Vegetable Stew)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~530 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Madrouba (Kuwaiti Beaten Rice & Chicken)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Arsiya (Rice & Chicken Porridge with Ghee)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~520 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Gulf Lentil Soupβ± 40 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~290 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Bethith (Date & Toasted Flour Sweet)β± 25 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Aseeda (Sweet Toasted Flour Pudding)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~370 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Saudi sweets recipes 12 recipes
- Masoub (Banana Bread Mash with Ghee & Honey)β± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~700 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Areeka (Southern Wheat & Date Mash)β± 40 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~470 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Luqaimat (Sweet Dumplings with Date Syrup)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~370 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Hanini (Najdi Date & Bread Sweet)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~600 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Bethith (Date & Toasted Flour Sweet)β± 25 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Khanfaroosh (Emirati Saffron Fritters)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~410 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Aseeda (Sweet Toasted Flour Pudding)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~370 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Ranginah (Dates with Toasted Flour)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~540 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Sago (Saffron Sago Pudding)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~260 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Khabeesa (Toasted Flour & Saffron Sweet)β± 25 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Qirs Oqaili (Saudi Saffron Cardamom Cake)β± 50 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~360 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Date Maamoulβ± 1 hr 20 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~490 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Easy Saudi recipes 12 recipes
Easy, and ready in 45 minutes or less.
Labneh, Cucumber & Zaatar Sandwichβ± 5 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~270 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)β± 10 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~290 kcal Β· πͺπ¬ EgyptianFull recipe β
Daqoos (Gulf Tomato Chili Sauce)β± 10 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~40 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Pan-Toasted Egg & Cheese Sandwichβ± 10 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~390 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Banana Honey Oatmealβ± 10 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~340 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app- Eggs with Tomatoβ± 15 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~400 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Masoub (Banana Bread Mash with Ghee & Honey)β± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~700 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Saudi-Style Shakshukaβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
- Lamb Liver Fryβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~460 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Marsa (Bread Mashed with Banana & Dates)β± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~560 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Pan-Fried Chicken Wrapβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~470 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Tuna Fried Riceβ± 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
More Saudi & Gulf recipes 51 recipes
Fish Machboosβ± 1 hr 10 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~860 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Vegetable Sambosaβ± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~300 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Hijazi Oat Soupβ± 40 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~240 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Meat Saloona (Gulf Meat & Vegetable Stew)β± 1 hr 40 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~400 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Okra Idam (Hijazi Okra & Meat Stew)β± 1 hr 20 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~340 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Zucchini Idam (Zucchini & Minced Meat Stew)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~340 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Hijazi Kibbeh (Potato Kibbeh Fingers)β± 1 hr 10 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Sweet Banana Mutabbaqβ± 45 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~690 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Dibyaza (Apricot, Raisin & Nut Compote)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~420 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Maadous (Rice with Lentils)β± 50 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~590 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Daghabees (Wheat Dumplings in Meat Broth)β± 1 hr 40 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~780 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Masabeeb (Southern Saudi Pancakes)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~520 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Mumawwash (Kuwaiti Rice with Mung Beans & Dill)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~740 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Qabbout (Kuwaiti Stuffed Dumplings in Stew)β± 1 hr 40 min Β· Advancedπ₯ ~850 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Chebab (Emirati Saffron Pancakes)β± 1 hr 10 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~350 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Darabeel (Crisp Cardamom Rolls)β± 1 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~180 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Muhammar (Bahraini Sweet Rice)β± 50 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~610 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Khameer (Emirati Date Bread)β± 1 hr 40 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~410 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Omani Shuwa (Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb)β± 8 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~620 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Mashakeek (Omani Tamarind Skewers)β± 40 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~490 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Omani Halwaβ± 2 hr 30 min Β· Advancedπ₯ ~440 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Balila (Hijazi Spiced Chickpeas)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~220 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Shrimp Saloona (Gulf Shrimp Stew)β± 40 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~330 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Grilled Hammourβ± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~370 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Shrimp Kabsaβ± 50 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~920 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Khubz Malla (Ember-Baked Bread)β± 1 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~500 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Rahash (Tahini Fudge)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~330 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Chicken Makmoora (Upside-Down Rice)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~580 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Kabuli Rice (Rice with Lamb, Carrots & Raisins)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~664 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Mathlootha (Rice, Jareesh & Qursan Platter)β± 3 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~588 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Hmeesa (Saudi Pan-Braised Lamb)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~428 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Marasee (Wheat Bread in Vegetable Broth)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~538 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Hasawi Red Rice with Lambβ± 2 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~622 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Hail Kbeeba (Stuffed Wheat Dumplings in Broth)β± 2 hr Β· Advancedπ₯ ~506 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Fish Kabsaβ± 1 hr 15 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~534 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Jasheed (Emirati Spiced Shark)β± 1 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~542 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Desert Truffle & Lamb Stewβ± 1 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~356 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Qabooli (Emirati Layered Lamb Rice)β± 2 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~654 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Pumpkin Idam (Lamb & Pumpkin Stew)β± 1 hr 15 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~338 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Fried Safi (Crispy Rabbitfish)β± 40 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~304 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Shrimp Biryaniβ± 1 hr 15 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~552 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Roast Leg of Lambβ± 3 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~702 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Grilled Lamb Chopsβ± 45 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~484 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Camel Kabsaβ± 3 hr Β· Mediumπ₯ ~602 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Baajela (Boiled Fava Beans)β± 1 hr 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~226 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Regag (Emirati Crispy Flatbread)β± 40 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~212 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Mahalla (Emirati Saffron Pancake Bread)β± 2 hr 30 min Β· Mediumπ₯ ~312 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Dango (Boiled Chickpeas with Cumin)β± 1 hr Β· Easyπ₯ ~214 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Bakila (Date & Toasted Wheat Sweet)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~426 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Farni (Rice Flour Pudding)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~214 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Tamriya (Semolina & Date Pudding)β± 30 min Β· Easyπ₯ ~374 kcal Β· πΈπ¦ Saudi & Gulfπ² Full recipe in the app
Calories are estimates per serving; photos are illustrative.
Want full recipes with amounts? Some are published on our Saudi & Gulf recipes page; the rest are in the app.
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Quick questions
What are the most famous Saudi dishes?
Among the best known: Chicken Kabsa, Lamb Kabsa, Jareesh, Chicken Mandi, Lamb Mandi, Mataziz, Gursan, Margoog, Saleeg, Lamb Haneeth.
What is a traditional Saudi breakfast?
Saudi and Gulf breakfast dishes include Balaleet, Ful Medames, Masoub, Areeka, Saudi-Style Shakshuka, Lamb Liver Fry.
What are Saudi iftar recipes for Ramadan?
Popular Ramadan dishes include Jareesh, Shorbat Hab, Meat Sambousek, Cheese Sambousek, Luqaimat, Harees. See our 30-day iftar menu for a full table every day.
Where can I find the full recipes?
In the Tahwa app, free: ingredients and steps for all 530 recipes, with a step-by-step cooking mode.
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