2 Tablespoons Hot Pepper
(or 1 scotch bonnet pepper)
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Tablespoon MAGGI Curry Powder 92g Sachet
1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg Powder
1/2 Tablespoon Paprika
1 Tablespoon Ginger
1 Leaf Bay Leaf
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
6 Cubes MAGGI® Chicken Cubes
3 Cups Hot Water
2 Cups Parboiled Rice
(washed thoroughly)
Instructions
1. In a blender or food processor puree tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, garlic and scotch bonnet pepper until it becomes a cohesive mixture and set aside
2. In an iron/heavy bottomed pot heat oil on medium high heat and sauté curry powder, dried thyme, nutmeg powder, paprika, ginger and bay leaf until fragrant.
3. Add the vegetable puree and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes or until oil has separated from the puree and allow to simmer.
4. Add rice to the pot stirring to coat all grains.
5. Add the chicken stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, allow to cook for 20-30 minutes.