Meal prep here we go again! A perfect easy recipe to start with your adventure in the Indian cuisine !
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
1kg chicken breast cut into small pieces
2tbspgrape seed oil
2large onion , cut into wings
6clovesgarlic, minced
1tbsp fresh ginger , grated
300g mushroom, sliced
1/2cupsilvered almonds, toasted
1tbsp garam masala seasoning *
1cup basmati rice
1cup plain yoghurt
1tbspfresh coriander, chopped
1pinch salt
Instructions
rinse the rice under the cold water until the water runs clear. drain and soak in warm water for 30 minutes. set aside.
heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in the onion. garlic and ginger. cook,covered for 5 minute keep stirring until the onion is browned.
increase the heat to high add the the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned.
stir in the mushrooms,almonds and garam masala. and mix everything together well.cover and cook for 3 minutes or until the mushroom are soft. remove the lid and cook while stirring for 2-3 minutes, or until the liquid evaporates.
remove the chicken pieces from pan, add the rice with the remaining sauce in the pan and mix it for 30 seconds.pour in 2 cups of warm water and bring to boil, boil for 2 minutes while stirring.reduce the heat to the lowest return the chicken to pan on top of the rice .cover and cook for 15 minutes , steaming on low heat.
meanwhile, combine the yoghurt and chopped coriander and salt to taste whisk well until you have a combined smooth mixture.
after the rice is done , fluff with a fork , divide among the servings bowls or the storage containers for meal preparation add the chicken next to it .top it with the yoghurt just before you want to eat and enjoy!
Notes
* this meal can be stored in glass containers in the fridge for up to 5 days . store the yoghurt separately in a small bowl and drizzle it on top of meal when you want to eat it!
* *garam masala is an Indian spices mix that you can find at any grocery store in Indian food section, but if you couldn’t find it just replace it with a mixture of (1/2 tsp. Turmeric, ½ tsp. cumin powder, 1 tsp. coriander powder, ½ tsp. Black pepper, ½ tsp. nutmeg, 1 tsp. ginger powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder)