Shish Tawook

I use to make Makhluba. Made with uncle bens converted rice cauliflower that is broken into pieces, no breading but deep fried to a golden brown, turmeric and chicken or lamb/ or use eggplant. Simmer until done, no stirring, and serve with plain yogurt. I could not eat it now, the rice alone would kill me, and the fat from the cauliflower (how else would you brown it?- i tried the oven- yuck) and then the yogurt is dairy double yuck. Too bad, I miss it. it was a recipe given to me by an ex-roomate who's husband (former) was palistinian. They also made Bakhlava on holidays. That's where I learned to make it home made. Can't eat rice but miss the Makhluba. Stacey W