Yogurt Plate Recipe
Your choice of gyro or chicken cooked in a creamy sauce of yogurt, mushroom and onion, over a bed of turmeric rice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Turmeric Rice
Seasoning
Method
Preparing the Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, turmeric powder, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and all the water is absorbed.
Cooking the Sauce
- 3
Sauté the Onions and Mushrooms
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Then, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they are soft.
- 4
Add the Garlic and Meat
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the gyro meat or chicken breast. If using chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Combine with Yogurt
Once the meat is cooked through, reduce the heat to low and stir in the plain yogurt. Mix until well combined and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.