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I'm Famidha, a chai lover, an Indian in the UAE, a Hooman of two cats, a Malabari who loves Tamil food and the cook cum writer behind But First Chai. He is Mr F, my husband, who gets to taste whatever I cook. We eat off the couch while streaming our favourite shows with the furry boys.
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Saudi Arabia's favourite chicken and rice dish made with chicken stock and full-fat milk and cream.
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One reader commented: "Made it! My husband is Lebanese and said it was better than his mother's. She is a damn good cook herself. I need to double batch it for next time!!"