Mild Sri Lankan Chicken Masala
with Basmati Rice & Roasted Cashews
- cashews
Ready to make restaurant-worthy chicken masala in your own kitchen in just about 25 minutes? It’s as easy as: 1. Brown your chicken. 2. Simmer it in a creamy sauce laced with aromatic Sri Lankan spices and umami-packed tomato paste. 3. Spoon it all over fluffy rice with fresh herbs and crunchy cashews. Oh, and how could we forget 4. Dig the heck in!
Ingredients
1 packet
basmati rice
1
capsicum
½ bag
baby broccoli
1 packet
chicken thigh
½ packet
tomato paste
1 sachet
Sri Lankan spice blend
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1 packet
coconut milk
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
½ bag
coriander
1 packet
Crushed Roasted Cashews
(Contains: cashews; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1.5 cup
water
1 tsp
honey
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• In a medium saucepan, add the water and bring to the boil. • Add basmati rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. • Cook for 10 minutes, then remove pan from heat and keep covered until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek! Little cooks: Older kids can help add the rice to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!
• While the rice is cooking, thinly slice capsicum. Cut baby broccoli into thirds. Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned 5-6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-high, then add a drizzle of olive oil and cook capsicum and baby broccoli until just tender, 5-6 minutes. • Add tomato paste (see ingredients) and Sri Lankan spice blend and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add chicken-style stock powder, coconut milk, the honey and a splash of water. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, 3-4 minutes. • Stir in baby spinach leaves until just wilted, 1 minute. Season to taste.
• Tear coriander leaves. • Divide basmati rice between bowls. Top with mild Sri Lankan chicken masala. • Garnish with coriander and crushed roasted cashews to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling over the garnishes!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the delicious, flavourful curry; some found it spicier than expected for a "mild" dish.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with clear instructions; some noted longer prep time for cleaning chicken thighs.
- Suggestions: Consider adding naan bread or roti; try adding extra vegetables like cauliflower or mushrooms for more variety.
- Next-day meals: Makes great leftovers; some found it perfect for lunch the next day.
- Portions: Generous servings satisfied most, though a few wanted more vegetables or meat.
