Super Quick Butter Chicken Masala
with Baby Spinach, Green Beans and Rice
Masala curries are versatile tomato-based dishes that work with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Combine that with butter chicken and you've got a crowd pleaser that's also ready in less than 15 minutes.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
150 grams
Basmati Rice
80 grams
Green Beans
260 grams
Diced British Chicken Breast
30 grams
Tomato Puree
1 sachet(s)
North Indian Style Spice Mix
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
75 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
40 grams
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
- Boil a half-full kettle.
- Pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 0.25 tsp salt on high heat.
- Boil the rice, 10-12 mins.
- Once cooked, drain and pop back in the pan. Cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
- Trim the green beans. Cut into thirds.
- Once hot, fry the chicken and green beans, 5-6 mins. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat.
- Once the chicken has browned, stir in the tomato puree and North Indian style spice mix.
- Add the sugar and water (see pantry for both).
- Stir in the chicken stock paste.
- Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down slightly. Simmer, 3-4 mins.
- Next, stir in the creme fraiche.
- Bring to the boil, then stir in the butter (see pantry) and add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat. IMPORTANT: Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve your curry and rice in bowls.
Enjoy!
