Rice Bhuteko (Rice Stir-Fried with Chicken, Nepali Style)

Ingredients

• 2 cups steamed rice
• 1 cup grilled chicken breast, cut into 1-in pieces (lamb or shrimp can also be used)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 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 scallions, chopped for garnis

Directions

1. 1

   In a frying pan, heat butter.

2. 2

   Add dried red chilies and turmeric; fry for 15 seconds.

3. 3

   Add garlic, ginger, and fresh chilies.

4. 4

   Fry for another minute or so.

5. 5

   Add chopped onion and red bell pepper; cook until lightly brown.

6. 6

   Add chicken pieces, sugar, salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Stir fry five minutes.

8. 8

   Add rice, yogurt and toasted cumin seeds.

9. 9

   Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and rice grains separate.

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped scallions.

11. 11

    Serve with sekuwas and bhutuwas.