Rice Bhuteko (Rice Stir-Fried With Chicken, Nepali Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups steamed rice
1 cup grilled chicken breast, cut into 1-in pieces (cooked lamb or shrimp can also be used)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup fresh green peas
3 fresh red chilies, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 dried red chilies
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup yogurt
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped for garnish

Preparation

In a frying pan, heat butter.
Add dried red chilies and turmeric; fry for 15 seconds.
Add garlic, ginger, and fresh chilies.
Fry for another minute or so.
Add chopped onion, red bell pepper and zucchini; cook until lightly brown.
Add chicken pieces, sugar, salt and pepper.
Stir fry five minutes.
Add rice, green peas, yogurt and toasted cumin seeds.
Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and rice grains separate.
Garnish with chopped scallions.
Serve all by itself or with sekuwas (grilled skewers).