Sweet 'N Spicy Chicken Curry In A Hurry With Fragrant Basmati Rice Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Basmati Rice - 2 cups, prepared to package directions
 Coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon each
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Chicken Tenders - 1 & 1/3 to 1 & 1/2 pounds, diced
 Garlic - 2 to 4 cloves, minced (mild to extra spicy, to taste)
 Gingerroot - 1 to 2 inches fresh, minced or grated (mild to extra spicy, to taste)
 Yellow onion1 Large, chopped
 Chicken broth1 Can (10oz)
 Mincemeat1 Cup (16 tbs) (Curry Paste - 2 tablespoons, mild or hot)
 Coarse salt1 To taste (Curry Paste - 2 tablespoons, mild or hot)
 Scallions4 (TOPPINGS AND GARNISHES (MIX AND MATCH))
 Toasted coconut1 Cup (16 tbs) (TOPPINGS AND GARNISHES (MIX AND MATCH))
 Almonds or Spanish peanuts - 1/2 cup, sliced
 Mango chutney1 Cup (16 tbs), prepared (TOPPINGS AND GARNISHES (MIX AND MATCH))
 Cilantro1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped (TOPPINGS AND GARNISHES (MIX AND MATCH))

Directions

MAKING
1) To prepare spicy rice, in the bottom of a medium saucepan toast coriander, cumin, and mustard seeds.
2) As the seeds splutter, add water and boil.
3) Prepare the rice as per directions or prepare plain rice as usual.

4) In a large, deep, nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.
5) Mix chicken and brown lightly.
6) Stir in garlic, ginger, onion, and sai.le together and cook for another 5 minutes.
7) Pour chicken broth and bring to a bubble.
8) Mix curry paste and mincemeat to it and reduce heat to medium low.
9) Sprinkle salt, to taste.
10) Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
11) In small dishes collect the toppings.
SERVING
12) Put chicken curry in shallow bowls.
13) Pass with scoops of plain or spiced basmati rice.
14) Garnish with toppings of your choice.
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