Cilantro Chicken with Carrot Rice!
Fall allergies have left my sinuses flowing and head completely jammed. But thankfully my taste buds have been spared. I don't have the energy to cook elaborate meals but I still want a lip smacking meal. Last Sunday I just put together a quick lunch comprising of Cilantro chicken and Carrot rice. The flavors and colors of the meal lifted my spirits. Both recipes are easy with regular pantry staples. Cilantro Chicken Ingredients: 1 pound chicken, chopped into desired sizes a bunch of spring onions 8-10 sprigs of cilantro, stems and leaves 2-3 green chilies 2-3 cloves of garlic 1/2 inch piece of ginger 1 bay leaf 3-4 cloves 5-6 peppercorns 2-3 cardamom pods 1 small stick of cinammon 1 tsp coriander pdr 1 tsp cumin pdr 1 tsp garam masala 1/4 cup yogurt juice of one lime 1-2 tbsp. of oil 1 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions: Grind together cilantro, chilies, spring onions, garlic, ginger and lime juice to a fine paste. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Temper...