Indian chicken pilaf
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 40 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 319 / Protein 27g / Carbohydr. 21g / Fat 14g
Ingredients (4 servings)
200 g | basmati rice |
1 bunch | cilantro |
1 | onion |
1 clove | garlic |
100 g | carrot |
350 g | chicken breast |
100 g | green beans |
50 g | butter |
10 g | cumin |
10 g | masala |
0.5 tsp | chili powder |
10 g | tumeric |
50 g | ginger (grated) |
100 g | yogurt |
425 ml | chicken stock |
1 | lemon (juice) |
salt | |
pepper |
Utensils
large saucepan, measuring cup, fine grater, cutting board, knife
Wine Tip
Shiraz, Australia
An Australian Shiraz, with its spicy notes and mild earthiness, wonderfully complements the rich array of spices typically found in Indian fare.
Step 1
Wash rice in cold water and set aside. Roughly chop cilantro. Finely dice onion and garlic. Peel carrot. Cut carrot, chicken, and green beans into bite-sized pieces.
cutting board, knife
200 g basmati rice / 1 bunch cilantro / 1 onion / 1 clove garlic / 100 g carrot / 350 g chicken breast / 100 g green beans
Step 2
In a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in butter over medium heat for approx. 2 – 3 min. Then, add chicken and sauté for approx. 5 – 7 min. until opaque. Set chicken aside.
large saucepan
50 g butter
Step 3
Grate ginger. Then, add cumin, masala, chili powder, turmeric, and ginger to pan. Sauté for approx. 1 – 2 min. Add yogurt, cook until it begins to boil, and then add rice.
fine grater
10 g cumin / 10 g masala / 0.5 tsp chili powder / 10 g turmeric / 50 g ginger / 100 g yogurt
Step 4
Add carrots and green beans to pan and sauté for approx. 3 – 5 min. Pour chicken stock into pan and season with salt and pepper. Bring everything to a boil and then reduce to low heat. Cover with a lid and cook for approximately 10 – 12 min. until rice is done.
measuring cup
425 ml chicken stock / salt / pepper
Step 5
Return cooked chicken to pan. Add cilantro and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly. Enjoy warm with homemade naan bread.
1 lemon