Rice Bhuteko (Rice Stir-Fried With Chicken, Nepali Style)
This is a rice stire-fried with chicken and vegetables in Nepali spices, a party favorite.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups steamed rice
- 1cup grilled chicken breast, cut into 1-in pieces (cooked lamb or shrimp can also be used)
- 1⁄2cup chopped onion
- 1cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1cup diced zucchini
- 1⁄2cup fresh green peas
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- 1teaspoon toasted cumin seed
- 1teaspoon turmeric
- 3dried red chilies
- 3tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2cup yogurt
- salt and pepper
- 1tablespoon sugar
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DIRECTIONS
- In a frying pan, heat butter.
- Add dried red chilies and turmeric; fry for 15 seconds.
- Add garlic, ginger, and fresh chilies.
- Fry for another minute or so.
- Add chopped onion, red bell pepper and zucchini; cook until lightly brown.
- Add chicken pieces, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Stir fry five minutes.
- Add rice, green peas, yogurt and toasted cumin seeds.
- Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and rice grains separate.
- Garnish with chopped scallions.
- Serve all by itself or with sekuwas (grilled skewers).
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