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In a large pan over medium high heat, heat the coconut oil.
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Add the onions and saute for about 4 minutes until translucent.
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While this is cooking, mix half of the garam masala with the ground ginger, chill powder, and the curry powder in a small bowl.
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Add this to the sauteed onions and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Stir in the coconut milk, tomato paste and the whole wheat flour, stirring for about 15 seconds to incorporate everything.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook together for about 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken.
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Add the chicken, covering it with the sauce.
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The chicken will reduce the flavouring of the sauce, so add the remaining garam masala and the salt and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil one more time, and then reduce to medium heat for 8 minutes until the chicken has cooked.
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Reduce the heat to simmer when the chicken has cooked, and allow to sit in the sauce for 10 more minutes to allow the flavours to soak into the chicken.
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Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve with basmati rice and homemade whole wheat naan.
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For the basmati rice: Place rice in a large non-stick pot and cover with cool water.
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Allow rice to soak 30 minutes to remove starch.
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Drain the rice through a large mesh strainer then rinse with cool water for 30 seconds to remove the excess starch.
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Also rinse out the pot.
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Return the rice to the pot and add enough water to cover the rice by at least 1 inch.
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Cover and bring to a full boil on high heat, keeping a watch on the rice so that it doesnt boil over or begin to burn.
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Remove the lid when the water has boiled and allow to boil for 2 minutes uncovered, checking the rice.
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Turn off the heat and drain the rice in a strainer.
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Pour the rice back into the pot and return it to the burner with the heat off.
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Add the butter and the spices and salt.
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Turn to coat all of the rice.
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Cover and allow rice to sit 5-10 minutes.
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This is optional but makes such a big difference with flavour.
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Stir gently and serve.
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Basmati rice recipe inspired by iFoodReal, Basmati Rice by The Spice Kit.
