Sri Lankan Coconut & Cashew Chicken with Saffron Rice
4
30Min
Method
- 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.
- Meanwhile, place saffron into a small bowl and cover with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- 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