RICE BHUTEKO (RICE STIR-FRIED WITH CHICKEN, NEPALI STYLE)

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Make and share this Rice Bhuteko (Rice Stir-Fried With Chicken, Nepali Style) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tulsi Regmi

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups steamed rice
1 cup grilled chicken breast, cut into 1-in pieces (cooked lamb or shrimp can also be used)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup fresh green peas
3 fresh red chilies, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 dried red chilies
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup yogurt
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • 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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