eCook Meal
Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken
with almonds, coconut cream & a crispy poppadom
Get that smooth, aromatic butter chicken curry experience you’ve been craving. Thickened with coconut cream, loaded with spinach, flecked with fresh mint, and paired with nourishing brown basmati rice. This leaves for a dish that’s as comforting as it is beautiful.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
GET THE BASMATI GOING
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 300ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
MARINATING & TOASTING
In a medium-sized bowl, mix ½ tsp of the curry paste and a drizzle of oil. Add the Chicken pieces. Toss until coated, season, and set aside to marinate. Place the Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
THE CURRY BASE
Place a pot for the curry over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the grated Garlic and the remaining curry paste to taste. Fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 100ml of water, and bring to a simmer. Pop on a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
GOLDEN Poppadom
When the sauce is nearing completion, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the Poppadom for 30 seconds on one side. When starting to curl, use tongs or a spatula to flip and flatten out. Keep flipping and flattening until puffed up and golden. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to drain on paper towel.
THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET CREAMY…
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the coconut cream and Chicken until distributed. Replace the lid and simmer for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, giving it a stir halfway. During the final minute, stir in the rinsed spinach until wilted. Season to taste and remove from the heat on completion.
GRUB’S UP!
Make a bed of nutty basmati and smother in creamy butter Chicken curry. Garnish with the toasted Almonds, chopped mint, and sliced spring onion. Scoop it up with the crispy Poppadom. Wow, Chef!
GET THE BASMATI GOING
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 500ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
MARINATING & TOASTING
In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1 tsp of the curry paste and a drizzle of oil. Add the Chicken pieces. Toss until coated, season, and set aside to marinate. Place the Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
THE CURRY BASE
Place a pot for the curry over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the grated Garlic and the remaining curry paste to taste. Fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 150ml of water, and bring to a simmer. Pop on a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
GOLDEN POPPADOMS
When the sauce is nearing completion, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the poppadoms one at a time for 30 seconds on one side. When starting to curl, use tongs or a spatula to flip and flatten out. Keep flipping and flattening until puffed up and golden. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to drain on paper towel.
THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET CREAMY…
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the coconut cream and Chicken until distributed. Replace the lid and simmer for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, giving it a stir halfway. During the final minute, stir in the rinsed spinach until wilted. Season to taste and remove from the heat on completion.
GRUB’S UP!
Make a bed of nutty basmati and smother in creamy butter Chicken curry. Garnish with the toasted Almonds, chopped mint, and sliced spring onion. Scoop it up with the crispy poppadoms. Wow, Chef!
GET THE BASMATI GOING
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 700ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keep the lid on, remove from the heat, and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
MARINATING & TOASTING
In a large bowl, mix 1½ tsps of the curry paste and a drizzle of oil. Add the Chicken pieces. Toss until coated, season, and set aside to marinate. Place the Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
THE CURRY BASE
Place a pot for the curry over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the grated Garlic and the remaining curry paste to taste. Fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 180ml of water. Bring to a simmer, pop on a lid, and cook for 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
GOLDEN POPPADOMS
When the sauce has 5 minutes remaining, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the poppadoms for 30 seconds on one side. When starting to curl, use tongs or a spatula to flip and flatten out. Keep flipping and flattening until puffed up and golden. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to drain on paper towel.
THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET CREAMY…
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the coconut cream and Chicken pieces. Replace the lid and simmer for 7-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, giving it a stir halfway. During the final minute, stir through the rinsed spinach until wilted. Season to taste and remove from the heat.
GRUB’S UP!
Make a bed of nutty basmati and smother in creamy butter Chicken curry. Garnish with the toasted Almonds, chopped mint, and sliced spring onion. Scoop it up with the crispy poppadoms. Wow, Chef!
GET THE BASMATI GOING
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 800ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keep the lid on, remove from the heat, and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
MARINATING & TOASTING
In a large bowl, mix 2 tsps of the curry paste and a drizzle of oil. Add the Chicken pieces. Toss until coated, season, and set aside to marinate. Place the Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
THE CURRY BASE
Place a pot for the curry over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the grated Garlic and the remaining curry paste to taste. Fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Bring to a simmer, pop on a lid, and cook for 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
GOLDEN POPPADOMS
When the sauce has 5 minutes remaining, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the poppadoms for 30 seconds on one side. When starting to curl, use tongs or a spatula to flip and flatten out. Keep flipping and flattening until puffed up and golden. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to drain on paper towel.
THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET CREAMY…
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the coconut cream and Chicken pieces. Replace the lid and simmer for 7-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, giving it a stir halfway. During the final minute, stir through the rinsed spinach until wilted. Season to taste and remove from the heat.
GRUB’S UP!
Make a bed of nutty basmati and smother in creamy butter Chicken curry. Garnish with the toasted Almonds, chopped mint, and sliced spring onion. Scoop it up with the crispy poppadoms. Wow, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R269.62
for 4 servings · R67.41 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Brown Basmati Rice needs 300 mlFully Cooked Brown Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Poppadoms needs 4Coriander And Garlic Poppadoms 10 pk R59.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R59.99
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Fresh Mint needs 15 gFresh Mint 20 g 20 g at R14.99 · 75% of packR11.24
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Spring Onions needs 4Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Spice & All Things Nice Butter Chicken Curry Paste needs 60 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Chicken Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 12% of packR6.60
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Coconut Cream needs 400 mlCoconut Cream 400 ml 400 ml at R39.99 · 100% of packR39.99
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken?
The preparation time for Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken with almonds, coconut cream & a crispy poppadom is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken with almonds, coconut cream & a crispy poppadom?
The total time required to make Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken with almonds, coconut cream & a crispy poppadom is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken?
Almonds, Brown Basmati Rice, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Coconut Cream, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Onion, Poppadom, Spice & All Things Nice Butter Chicken Curry Paste, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken?
Calories: 834, Carbs: 84 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.7 grams, Sugar: 12 grams, Salt: 843 grams
How do I prepare Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken?
GOLDEN POPPADOMS: When the sauce is nearing completion, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the poppadoms one at a time for 30 seconds on one side. When starting to curl, use tongs or a spatula to flip and flatten out. Keep flipping and flattening until puffed up and golden. Remove from the pan on completion and allow to drain on paper towel. MARINATING & TOASTING: In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1 tsp of the curry paste and a drizzle of oil. Add the chicken pieces. Toss until coated, season, and set aside to marinate. Place the almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool. GET THE BASMATI GOING: Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 500ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork. THE CURRY BASE: Place a pot for the curry over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the grated garlic and the remaining curry paste to taste. Fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 150ml of water, and bring to a simmer. Pop on a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. GRUB’S UP!: Make a bed of nutty basmati and smother in creamy butter chicken curry. Garnish with the toasted almonds, chopped mint, and sliced spring onion. Scoop it up with the crispy poppadoms. Wow, Chef! THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET CREAMY…: Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the coconut cream and chicken until distributed. Replace the lid and simmer for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, giving it a stir halfway. During the final minute, stir in the rinsed spinach until wilted. Season to taste and remove from the heat on completion.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken?
Almonds, Brown Basmati Rice, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Coconut Cream, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Onion, Poppadom, Spice & All Things Nice Butter Chicken Curry Paste, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tomato
How many calories does Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken have?
834 calories
How much fat content does Leopard’s Leap Velvety Butter Chicken have?
grams