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Chamin for Shabbat recipe, eat well on universal credit

I’ll not bother to type this recipe out in full, you can find it here if you are interested. https://www.chabad.org/recipes/recipe_cdo/aid/3561592/jewish/Chamin-for-Shabbat.htm/fbclid/IwAR1dqCYX3hnYfs1AmV48VzdRTdJZyVAVEx5nUOZRuVtPbo8PSF0__HXZ-7A

Part of the issue is that although the recipe looked interesting, we didn’t read it to the end before embarking on cooking it! The sentence we missed was “ Drop the meat patties in as it boils, cover, and place on a hot plate on low heat until Sabbath lunch. “ In other words, to avoid as much work on the Sabbath as possible, this recipe requires a very long and slow cooking process……

We should have known better really as we both commented that some of the processes seemed a bit odd. But trustingly we cracked on…..

We started this on Sunday and eventually ate it yesterday.

But, and it’s a big but…..

Whoever took the photograph clearly realised they had the same problem as we encountered. When it is finally cooked what you are left with is the least photogenic brown stew with meatballs loitering under the surface. Even the Kidney Beans had given up the ghost and disintegrated. They clearly corrected this in a similar way as us to rescue the photograph. We’re guessing that they added a tin of Kidney Beans and fresh chopped Tomatoes right at the end of the cooking process.

We resorted to adding a tin of Kidney Beans, various chopped herbs and the zest of a Lemon to try to brighten it a bit and add texture. However whatever limited flavours this dish could once have had, had effectively cooked out.

It was OK, but certainly not an outstanding success and certain not worth the extended cooking time. But you can’t win them all I guess…...

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These Chicken Breasts we’re really good value. It was a pack of 7 for £2.29 which we wrapped in pairs and popped in the freezer. The odd one out went in a casserole a while ago.

Ingredients:-

2 Large Chicken Breasts, halved lengthways
1 Onion, diced
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
A Thumb of Ginger, grated
A Thumb of fresh Turmeric, grated
1 Tbsp of medium Curry Powder
1 Tsp of ground Cumin
1 Tsp of ground Coriander
1 Tsp of Cayenne Pepper
1 Can of chopped Tomatoes, plus half a can of Water
200ml of Yogurt
1 Tsp of Garam Masala
A Handful of fresh Coriander, chopped (To garnish)
The  juice of half a Lime (To garish) 200g of Mushrooms, sliced
2 Red Chillies, deseeded and sliced
Salt & Pepper to season
Oil to fry

Method:-

(1) Season the Chicken with Salt.
(2) Heat Oil in a large frying pan over a high heat.
(3) Add the Chicken and sear both sides until browned.
(4) Remove and set aside.
(5) Reduce the heat and add the Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Chillies and Turmeric.
(6) Fry gently until the Onions are softened.
(7) Stir in the Curry Powder, Cumin, Coriander and Cayenne.
(8) Fry for a further minute while stirring.
(9) Add the Mushrooms and a dash of Water to loosen.
(10) Add the Tomatoes, Yogurt and chopped Coriander leaves.
(11) Season with Salt & Pepper.
(12) Return the Chicken to the pan and add half a can of water.
(13) Bring to the boil, turning the Chicken to coat with the sauce.
(14) Turn the heat down to a simmer and allow to cook for 20 minutes.
(15) Ten minutes before serving stir in the Garam Masali.
(16) Garnish with chopped Coriander and a squeeze of Lime.

We likes the flavour contrast created by only halving these Chicken Breasts. Ours was served on a bed of mixed Rice with home fried Popadums and Indian style dips.


 

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