25/08/2011

Pomegranate, Blueberry & Acai Superfruit Chicken

by Gurpareet Baines from Indian Superfood (Absolute Press)

Serves 4

Prep time: 15 mins

Cooking time: Less than 30 mins



Ingredients

2 tbsps olive oil

1 tsp cloves

½ tsp each fenugreek seeds & nigella seeds

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

3 tbsps grated (peeled) fresh root ginger

1 tsp turmeric

2-6 green chillies, chopped (Nigel used 3 & it was still pretty hot)

¾ tsp salt, or to taste

2 tbsps tomato puree

300ml pomegranate, blueberry & acai smoothie (by Innocent)

500g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces



A handful of pomegranate seeds & chopped fresh coriander, to garnish.



Method

Pour the olive oil into a deep saucepan, add the cloves & fenugreek & nigella sees & cook over a high heat until the seeds start to sizzle – this should take no more than 1-2 mins.
Remove the pan from the heat & allow the oil to cool for a moment or two.
Add the garlic & ginger to the pan & cook over a low-medium heat until they are a golden brown colour, stirring frequently – this should take no more than 2-3 mins. (If the garlic & ginger stick to the pan, add a few drops of cold water).
Add the turmeric, mix well & cook for about 20 secs.
Now add the chillies, salt, tomato puree & fruit smoothie.
Mix well & bring to a rapid simmer.
Add the chicken to the pan, mix well & bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook uncovered for 10 mins or until the chicken is cooked & tender, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with the pomegranate seeds & chopped coriander.
Serve with your choice of sides.


If you cannot find the Innocent Pomegranate, Blueberry & Acai superfruit smoothie, a smoothie containing any one of the mentioned fruits will suffice, so long as it’s thick & sweet.