Name: Chicken Curry in a Hurry
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon each coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds; 2 cups basmati rice, prepared according to package directions; 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, 3 turns of the pan; 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, diced; 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced, mild to extra spicy; 1 to 2 inches fresh ginger root, minced or grated, mild to extra spicy; 1 large yellow skinned onion, peeled and chopped; 1 can chicken broth, about 2 cups; 2 tablespoons curry paste, mild or hot; 1/3 to 1/2 cup mincemeat; Coarse salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 cup toasted coconut; 1/2 cup sliced almonds or Spanish peanuts; 1 cup prepared mango chutney; 1 /4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

Prepare rice to package directions. For spicy rice, toast coriander, cumin and mustard seeds in the bottom of a medium saucepan in 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. When seeds pop and you can smell seasonings, add water and prepare rice as directed.
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and lightly brown. Remove chicken. To same pan, add garlic, ginger and onions and saute together for 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth to the pan and bring to a bubble. Add curry paste and mincemeat and reduce heat to medium low. Add chicken pieces back to the pan. Taste and add a little salt, if you feel it necessary. Simmer curry 5 to 10 minutes.
Assemble your toppings in small dishes. Serve curry in shallow bowls with scoops of rice or spiced Basmati. Garnish with any or all of your toppings.

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