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Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice and Charred Okra
Yoghurt-marinated chicken simmered in tomato passata with spices, served over basmati rice with charred okra.
- 800 g chicken breast fillets
- 150 g Greek yoghurt
- 400 ml tomato passata
- 100 ml double cream
- 250 g basmati rice
- 300 g okra
- 200 g onion
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 20 g ginger, fresh
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
- 15 g fresh coriander
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Cook basmati rice in salted boiling water for 15 minutes until tender; drain and set aside.
- Step 2
Dice chicken into 3cm chunks. Mix yoghurt, ginger paste, 1 tsp garam masala, cumin, and salt; coat chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 3
Heat 30ml oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
- Step 4
In the same pan, add remaining 30ml oil. Fry diced onion for 5 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and fry for 1 minute.
- Step 5
Stir in paprika and remaining garam masala; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 6
Pour in passata and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 7
Stir in double cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Step 8
Meanwhile, toss okra with 15ml oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a separate frying pan over high heat and fry okra for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until charred and tender.
- Step 9
Serve butter chicken over basmati rice with charred okra on the side. Garnish with fresh coriander.
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