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Veggie Tikka Masala and Basmati Rice

Explore BRITE Box’s delightful Veggie Tikka Masala and Basmati Rice recipe – it’s not only fun to make, but a joy to eat.

Discover the magic in every bite, create a delicious meal, and most of all, have fun.

You can create this recipe by following the instructions below.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large / 2 small onions finely sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic grated / finely chopped
  • 5cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 100g spinach
  • 3 carrots and 1 cauliflower cut into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp mango chutney
  • 100g natural yogurt
  • 330g Basmati or long grain rice
  • 1 tin of chopped tomatoes plus 2/3 of a can of water
  • 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas
  • Fresh coriander to garnish

Spice Mix

  • 2 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • OR use 2 tbsps Tikka Curry Powder instead of this spice mix

Equipment

  • Sharp knife, chopping board, grater (small holes side), large frying pan with lid, saucepan with a lid, wooden spoon

Allergens

  • Dairy (yoghurt)

Energy Saving Tip!

To cook on the hob, chop the peppers into small pieces and fry, then serve as delicious veg rice!

Method

  1. Chop the cauliflower into small florets and the carrots into small cubes.
  2. Finely slice the onions. Grate or chop the garlic and ginger.
  3. Add the oil to the frying pan over a low heat and cook the onion slowly for 10 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. Add the spices to the onions and fry for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes, water and 1 tsp of sugar and simmer on a low heat for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cauliflower, carrots and chickpeas to the pan.
  7. Mix well, cover the pan with a lid or foil and cook on a low heat for 25 minutes until soft.
  8. Put the rice into a pan and cover with double the quantity of cold water (700g).
  9. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
  10. Stir the mango chutney, yogurt, spinach (it will wilt and shrink) and a little salt into your curry sauce.
  11. Drain the rice and serve with the veggie tikka masala.
  12. Add a little fresh coriander to garnish.
  13. Enjoy your Friday night Fakeaway!

Fun Fact

This recipe is adapted from Chris Bavin’s original version. Check out Chris’s book for more excellent Fakeaways!

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Karen Reekie

Independant Advocate – Women’s Services 

Karen is our independent advocate who works supporting women who need help with accessing services or rights they are entitled to, and admin needs. She works at Kingston and also at our Elmbridge Women’s hub.