Chana Masala Braised Brisket with Spiced Rice

Chana Masala Braised Brisket with Spiced Rice

Chana Masala Braised Brisket with Spiced Rice
PRODUCT USED: Saha Chana Masala Base
ATTRIBUTES: Slow cooker friendly, comfort food, gluten free, beef, brisket, main course
PREP TIME: 15 minutes; COOKING TIME: 6 hours
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup (250 ml) Saha Chana Masala Base
  • 3 cups (750 ml) water, divided
  • 1-1/2 lbs (600-700g) beef brisket 
  • 1 cup (250 ml) basmati rice
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon 
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp (2 ml) nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) clove
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) frozen peas, thawed
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Add the Saha Chana Masala base and 1 cup (250 ml) of water to a slow cooker on low power. 
  2. Season the brisket with salt and pepper and then in a large pan over high heat, sear the meat on all sides for 2-3 minutes or until well browned.
  3. Transfer the browned brisket to the slow cooker and submerge in the mixture of water and Saha Chana Masala base.
  4. Slow cook on the low setting for 6 hours or until the brisket is tender.
  5. Combine the spices, rice and remaining water in a sauce pan with a secure lid. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover with the lid and remove from the heat. Let this stand for 17-20 minutes without removing the lid.
  6. After this time has passed, remove the lid, add the peas to the rice and toss with a fork. Keep warm.
  7. Transfer the brisket from the braising liquid to a cutting board. If the braising liquid is still thin, transfer to a sauce pan over high heat and reduce for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
  8. Cut the brisket into thin slices across the grain of the meat.
  9. Serve the slices of brisket over the rice and sauce the plate with the braising liquid.

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