EASY Butter Chicken with Rice & Quinoa

                          Rice with Chicken Cream Sauce

For 2 Persons. Adjust Accordingly if for more.

Ingredients:

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• 1 Chicken breast cut in cubes
  
• Salt
  
• Pepper
  
• Chilli Powder
  
• 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
  
• 6 Tablespoons Butter
  
• 1 1/2 Cups of chopped Onions
  
• 3 Teaspoons Garam Masala
  
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  
• 1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger
  
• 3 Cloves Garlic
  
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon or 1 Cinnamon Stick
  
• Tomato Sauce/Puree
  
• 1 Cup Water
  
  
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream

Directions:

• In a bowl mix the chicken breast cubes with Salt and Pepper
  
• Add 1/4 Teaspoon of Chilli powder and 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric and set aside
  
• In a pan, use 2 tablespoons of butter and cook chicken until brown
  
• Set chicken aside and put another 2 tablespoons of butter
  
• Add the onions, the Garam Masala, 1/4 teaspoon of chilli powder, cumin, and Cayenne Pepper
  
• Add also the grated Ginger, the 3 cloves of chopped garlic and the cinnamon.
  
• Sprinkle some Salt and pepper and Mix well
  
• Add the tomato sauce and the Water and stir again.
  
• Put the Heavy Cream (I used half cup), mix and add the chicken pieces
  
• Simmer for 10-15 mins (If not using pre-cooked rice, I suggest that you prepare the rice at this time)
  
• Finally add the last 2 tablespoons of butter (Optional) and Ready to serve
  
• Serve with Rice and some Chopped Fresh Parsley on Top (Optional)

Enjoy :)

P.s:

• For those who enjoy it a bit more spicy, you can always add some more chilli powder or cayenne pepper
  
• For the cinnamon, I used cinnamon powder but you can also use 1 Cinnamon Stick instead
  
• I used Tomato Puree, but you can use either normal tomato sauce or even ready made tomato sauce
  
• With regards to Heavy Cream I used half the Emlea Double cream (Image Below) which is approximately the size of a small cup. You can always add more for a creamier taste :)

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Spaghetti with Rabbit Stew - a MALTESE Dish!

                                                       
                                     Spaghetti with Rabbit Stew

Hey Everyone :)! Today I will give you another Maltese Delicacy Recipe. 

Its a very tasty one too..and if you ever come to  Malta or you are a resident here, this dish will be a too familiar dish added to your cooking recipes! 

In this recipe, tomato pulp is used. YOU Can make your OWN here.

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Its not that complicated and if you master the art of cooking it, you will realise that everytime you cook it, it will become better and better! Obviously everyone cooks it in his/her own way so if there are any suggestions, I suggest you leave your comments below!

I usually leave the unwanted pieces for the stew like the head for example, some small pieces, and even the liver / kidneys since the good parts I use them for frying in wine and garlic! (Will Post Recipe too!) So Lets Start! :)

Ingredients:

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• Rabbit Pieces (Can be fresh leftovers)
• Peas
• Diced Carrots (Optional)
• Diced Onions (Good Quantity)
• 1 bottle of Tomato Pulp
• Tomato Paste (Optional)
• Beef Cube
• Red Wine
• 2 Bay Leaves
•  1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1/2 teaspoon curry
• 1 tablespoon HP Brown Sauce (Can use other brands of brown sauce)
• Olive Oil
• 4 Small Potatoes cut in cubes

Ingredients:

• Cook the potatoes in some water until they begin to soften (DO NOT OVERCOOK)
• In a pan, heat up some olive oil and when hot enough, add the diced onions and the diced carrots
• Add the mixed spice, the curry and the brown sauce and fry until they turn brown (NOT BURNT!) and until the carrots will turn a little soft
• Add the tomato pulp, some tomato paste (for added flavour), beef cube, and the bay leaves
• Add the red wine and put the rabbit pieces
• Add the potato cubes

  

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• When the sauce starts to boil, lower down the heat and leave it simmering for about 1 hour 30 minutes. (Some people like to leave it simmering for about 2 hours)
• Do NOT cover completely.
• Cook the pasta in salted water and when 'al dente', drain and leave aside
• Just a few minutes before the time is over, add the peas and leave it to simmer a little bit more
• Serve the pasta with the rabbit stew and garnish with some grated parmesan cheese.

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Bon Apetito! :)

C.Armeni

Make your OWN Tomato Pulp!

                                            Easy Tomato Pulp

Goodmorning :)!

I am going to show you today how to make the EASIEST Tomato Pulp ever... usually ready made tomato pulp do contain flour because it is used as a thickening agent to make the pulp look thick. So if you want an agent free pulp, make your own!

It will only take you 7 minutes to cook and this recipe will make around 1.5 cups so if you do want more, amend ingredients accordingly. If you want to make in bulk, you can freeze the pulp and it can last you for months!!

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Ingredients:

• 8 Big Tomatoes
• Water

Directions:

• Boil water in a deep pan
• With the tip of a knife, cut the top of the tomato (remove its eyes as they say!)
• At the base of each tomato, make a criss cross cut
• When the water is boiling, put the tomatoes in for about 3-4 minutes
• After about 4 minutes, remove and put them in cold water and leave for some time
• When completely cooled, remove the peel and de-seed them
• Chop roughly and blend in a mixer until a smooth pulp is achieved
• Use as required either for pasta sauces and stews, and other recipes

Tip: Can be either used as fresh or frozen and it can be stored.

For a Maltese Recipe that uses tomato pulp click here.

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