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Ingredients

Method

  • STEP 1

    Soak 300g basmati rice in warm water, then wash in cold until the water runs clear.

  • STEP 2

    Heat 25g butter in a saucepan and cook 1 finely sliced large onion with 1 bay leaf, 3 cardamom pods and 1 small cinnamon stick for 10 mins.

  • STEP 3

    Sprinkle in 1 tsp turmeric, then add 4 chicken breasts, cut into large chunks, and 4 tbsp curry paste. Cook until aromatic.

  • STEP 4

    Stir the rice into the pan with 85g raisins, then pour over 850ml chicken stock.

  • STEP 5

    Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and bring to a hard boil, then lower the heat to a minimum and cook the rice for another 5 mins.

  • STEP 6

    Turn off the heat and leave for 10 mins. Stir well, mixing through 15g chopped coriander. To serve, scatter over the leaves of the remaining 15g coriander and 2 tbsp toasted almonds.

RECIPE TIPS
LEFT OVER RICE

The next day, enjoy a Coronation chicken rice salad for lunch. Mix the cold rice with mayonnaise and a squeeze of lemon juice and serve with Baby Gem leaves and sliced cucumber.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2007

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