Tuesday, 17th March 2009

Easy Chicken Garam Masala

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 x 3lb chicken
• 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
• 8 oz long grain rice, preferably Basmati
• 1 level teaspoon salt (optional)
• Half a small carton of natural yoghut
• 1 medium sized onion
• Quarter of a pint of water or stock
• Pint of water for the rice

Method:

1. Wash, skin and cut the chicken into 8 or 10 portions.  
2. Place the Garam Masala, salt and chopped onion in a large thick bottomed saucepan. 
3. Add the pieces of chicken and the quarter pint of water or stock. 
4. Simmer until the chicken is tender. 
5. Remove the chicken from the pan and place in a large casserole. 
6. Return the stock to the heat and mix in the yoghurt. 
7. Boil until reduced by a third, then pour the liquid over the reserved chicken pieces. 
8. Wash the rice and place in a saucepan with a pint of water. 
9. Bring to the boil for 4 minutes. Drain. 
10. Spread the half boiled rice over the chicken mixture. Cover with the casserole lid and place in a preheated oven at 355F (Gas Mark 4) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Delicious served with spinach and a selection of chutneys.