Chicken Basmati Ricewith Garam Masala
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- 16 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A fragrant, comforting chicken and basmati rice dish infused with garam masala, coconut milk, and a touch of chilli. The creamy yoghurt finish balances the warm spices, making it a satisfying dinner for any night of the week.
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Method
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in the garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric, paprika, and optional chilli powder; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Toasted spices smell fragrant before the chicken goes in.
Add the diced chicken breast and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced red pepper, frozen peas, and light coconut milk; pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the uncooked basmati rice, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice is tender and the cooking liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Keep the lid on during the rest so the rice finishes steaming.
Stir in the Greek yoghurt until fully incorporated and the dish is heated through.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Stir the yoghurt in gently until no streaks remain.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Tips while you cook
- Sauté onion properly
- Heat the olive oil and sauté the sliced onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes, before adding spices.
- Layer cooking times for rice
- After adding the uncooked rice, cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, then let the pot sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
- Incorporate yoghurt at the end
- Stir the Greek yoghurt into the dish after the resting period.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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