Golden Steamed Chicken Recipes

Ingredients :

115 g

1

3 tablespoons

1/2 teaspoon

55 g

55 g

1 tablespoon

1/2 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon

1 teaspoon

2 teaspoons

115 ml

basmati rice

chicken

vegetable oil

chili powder

raisins

flaked almonds

chopped fresh thyme

ground cumin

turmeric

ground coriander

Garam Masala

hot water

cayenne pepper

thyme sprigs, to garnish

salt

1. Wash rice thoroughly and soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain.

2. Wash chicken, pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper and set aside.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan, add rice and fry, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

4. Stir in chili powder, raisins, almonds, thyme, 175 ml water and salt.

5. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until rice has absorbed all the liquid.

6. Leave to cool, then use to stuff chicken.

7. Truss chicken, then place in a steamer and steam for 1 hour.

8. Heat remaining oil in a large pan, add cumin, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.

9. Season with salt and cayenne pepper and fry for 1 minute.

10. Transfer chicken to this pan and fry for 5 minutes, turning chicken until well coated.

11. Pour hot water down side of pan, cover and cook over a low heat for 15-20 minutes, until tender.

12. Serve hot, garnished with thyme sprigs.

Serves 4

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