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Chicken Tikka Masala and Basmati Rice

Explore BRITE Box’s delightful Chicken 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, grated / finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 100g spinach
  • 400g chicken, diced
  • 1 tbsp mango chutney
  • 100g natural yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey/sugar
  • 300g basmati rice
  • 1 tin of chopped tomatoes plus 100ml of water
  • 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 tbsp Tikka Curry Powder instead of this spice mix
  • Salt and pepper

Equipment

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

Allergens

  • Dairy (yoghurt)

Method

  1. Finely slice the onions. Grate or chop the garlic and  ginger
  2. Dice the chicken into small pieces
  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 10 minutes.
  6. Put the basmati rice in a pan and cover with double the quantity of cold water (700g). Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
  7. While the rice is cooking add the chicken to the sauce , stir and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink in the middle)
  8. Stir the mango chutney, yogurt, spinach (it will wilt and shrink) and a little salt into your curry sauce.
  9. Drain the rice and serve with the chicken tikka masala
  10. Add a little fresh coriander to garnish.
  11. Enjoy your Friday night Fakeaway!

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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.