Sri Lankan Coconut & Cashew Chicken with Saffron Rice

4 30Min
4 30Min

Sri Lankan Coconut & Cashew Chicken with Saffron Rice

Method

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 8 minutes or until browned. Add Passage to India Sri Lanka Coconut & Cashew Chicken Simmer Sauce and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, adding beans for final 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir through the coconut milk.
  2. Meanwhile, place saffron into a small bowl and cover with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes or until softened. Add rice, saffron, and 2 cups of water. Bring mixture to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cover. Stand for 5 minutes. Roughly chop half the cilantro and stir through the rice. Season.
  4. Spoon saffron rice onto serving plates. Top with curry, cashews, and toasted coconut.

What You'll Need

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1lb 6oz chicken thigh fillet, cut into cubes
  • 13oz Passage to India Sri Lankan Coconut & Cashew Chicken
  • 5oz green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 6fl oz can coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 brown onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
  • 1 bunch cilantro, sprigs removed
  • 1/3 cup cashews, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup toasted flaked coconut

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