Rice with chicken Curry and Veg Pulao

Ingredients:

For Chicken Curry:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Cilantro, for garnish

For Veg Pulao:

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans)
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Then, soak the rice in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Next, add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. Add the water, coconut milk, and lemon juice to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens.
7. Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf, and cook for 30 seconds.
8. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes.
9. Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the vegetables. Add 1 3/4 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil.
10. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
11. Serve the chicken curry and veg pulao together, garnished with cilantro.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful rice meal with chicken curry and veg pulao!

Bon appetit!