We've stepped up every element of this sublime salad, from roasted veggies with a pop of brown mustard seeds to tangy pickled onion and a lip-smackingly good coconut dressing, infused with mild Indian spices.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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3 unit
potatoes
1 portion
cauliflower
2 unit
carrot
1 clove
garlic
½ unit
onion
1 packet
chicken breast
1 sachet
Brown Mustard Seeds
½ sachet
Mild North Indian Spice Blend
1 tin
coconut milk
1 packet
roasted almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
olive oil
¼ cup
vinegar (rice wine or white wine)
Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut the potato (unpeeled) into 2cm chunks. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Cut the carrot (unpeeled) into 1cm half-moons. Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Place your hand flat on top of a chicken breast and use a sharp knife to slice through horizontally to make two thin steaks. Repeat with the remaining chicken. TIP: Cut the veggies to the correct size so they cook in the allocated time.
Place the potato, cauliflower and carrot onto an oven tray lined with baking paper. Add the brown mustard seeds, a drizzle of olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread in a single layer and roast until tender, 25-30 minutes.
While the veggies are roasting, thinly slice the red onion (see ingredients list). In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt. Scrunch the onion in your hands, then add to the pickling liquid. Add enough water to cover the onion, stir, then set aside until serving. TIP: Toss the onion occasionally so it stays submerged.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken steaks and cook until cooked through, 3-5 minutes each side (depending on thickness). TIP: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink inside. Transfer to a plate to rest.
Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the garlic and mild North Indian spice blend (see ingredients list) and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir through any chicken resting juices. While the sauce is cooking, roughly chop the roasted almonds.
Thickly slice the chicken. Drain the pickled onion. Combine the roasted veggies with the baby spinach leaves and divide between plates. Top with the seared chicken and drizzle over the Indian coconut dressing. Serve with the pickled onion and garnish with the almonds.