Comforting Chicken & Rice Bowl for Kids
A warm and nourishing meal, this Chicken & Rice Bowl is perfect for kids! Made with tender chicken, rice, and spices, it’s delicious with nutrients.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Rice
- 1 medium-sized Onion
- 1 Green chili
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Chicken
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric powder
- A handful Coriander leaves
- Salt: As required (skip for under 1 year)
- To Temper
- 2 tbsp ghee
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
Instructions
- Wash the chicken thoroughly and cut it into small cubes. In a saucepan, add the chicken, water, a pinch of salt, and turmeric powder. Boil the chicken until fully cooked, then switch off the flame, drain the water, and set the chicken aside.
- After soaking the rice for 10 minutes, drain the water. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice, ⅛ tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste, and 3.5 cups of water. Close the lid and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles. Set the cooked rice aside.
- Place the boiled chicken pieces in a mixer or food processor and pulse for 2-3 seconds, ensuring it's not ground into a smooth paste.
- In a thick-bottomed pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle before adding chopped green chilies and garlic. Stir quickly, then add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Once the onions turn translucent, add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy, and the raw smell disappears.
- Add the minced chicken and a pinch of salt, mixing well. Cook on a low-medium flame for 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Turn off the flame.
- Open the pressure cooker and gently mix the cooked rice with the chicken, onion, and tomato mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and drizzle with a little ghee, if desired. Your Comforting Chicken & Rice Bowl for Kids is ready to serve!