Calcutta Chicken And Rice Salad Recipes

INDIAN RICE SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions but add the turmeric and 1 tsp curry powder to the cooking water. Drain well and spread on a tray lined with kitchen paper to cool.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the coriander stalks and whisk with all the other dressing ingredients, plus seasoning.
• Tip the rice into a big mixing bowl. Using a fork, break up any large lumps, then mix in the cashews, cucumber, onion, coriander leaves, pomegranate seeds, beans and chicken. Pour over the dressing and lightly stir in, then cover and keep in the fridge. Eat over the next 2 days (as long as it's within the chicken use-by date). Keep a big spoon in the bowl so kids can easily help themselves. Top with a dollop of yogurt and add a handful of poppadum crisps, if you like.

CALCUTTA CHICKEN SALAD FROM THE STEINBECK HOUSE

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients, except garnishes, very gently, smoothing out top.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Serve on lettuce lined plate or on circles of peeled cantaloupe with lettuce leaves.
• Garnish as desired. Serve as a main dish with bread.

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool., In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

CALCUTTA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rip chicken into bite size pieces.
• Mix mayo, chutney, curry powder, and any or all of the optional ingredients.
• Combine with chicken and enjoy!

MARTHA'S RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked rice in medium bowl and keep warm.
• Mix together red onion and vinegar in a small bowl.
• Let sit 5 minutes; strain onion in a sieve, discarding vinegar.
• Place lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste in another small bowl, and whisk to combine.
• Drizzle lemon mixture over warm rice.
• Add reserved onion, dill, and lemon zest; toss to combine.
• Serve.