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🍛 A Taste of Home: Chicken Curry with Cumin Rice Recipe


plate of chicken curry with cumin rice and steamed cabbage

At Nurisha Trust, food is more than a daily necessity — it’s a doorway to confidence, income, and community. One of the most loved meals in our training kitchen is this comforting, flavorful combo: Kenyan-style Chicken Curry served with Cumin Rice and sautéed cabbage.


This full meal is balanced, affordable, and filled with flavors that remind many of home — a dish that’s simple enough for beginners but impressive enough to serve guests or clients.


🍗 Why Chicken Curry Recipe?

Kenyan Chicken Curry is rich, tomato-based, and spiced just right — a warm, satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with rice. Unlike heavier Indian curries, it’s lighter but just as comforting, and it’s easy to prepare with everyday ingredients.


🌾 What’s Special About Cumin Rice?

Also known as jeera rice, cumin rice is fragrant, fluffy, and adds an aromatic touch to the meal. It takes your ordinary white rice to the next level — with just one spice and a little care.


🛒 Ingredients

For the chicken curry:

  • 1kg chicken (cut into pieces, bone-in or boneless)

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

  • 2 large onions, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated

  • 3 medium tomatoes, blended or finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

  • 1 stock cube (optional)

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 cup water (or more if needed)

  • Fresh coriander for garnish


For the cumin rice (jeera rice):

  • 2 cups white rice (preferably long-grain)

  • 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds

  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter

  • 4 cups water

  • Salt to taste


For sautéed cabbage:

  • 1 small cabbage, finely shredded

  • 1 carrot, grated (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste


👩🏾‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🍛 1. Chicken Curry

  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add onions and sauté until golden.

  2. Add garlic and ginger. Stir until fragrant.

  3. Add curry powder, turmeric, and paprika. Stir for 30 seconds.

  4. Add chicken pieces. Brown lightly on all sides.

  5. Add blended tomatoes, stir, and let simmer for 5–7 minutes.

  6. Add salt, stock cube, and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is tender.

  7. Garnish with chopped coriander and set aside.


🍚 2. Cumin Rice (Jeera Rice)

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Set aside.

  2. In a pot, heat oil or butter. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle for 30 seconds.

  3. Add the rinsed rice. Stir gently for 1–2 minutes to coat the grains in the cumin oil.

  4. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil.

  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.

  6. Fluff with a fork and keep covered until serving.


🥬 3. Sautéed Cabbage

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add shredded cabbage (and carrot, if using).

  2. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until tender but still vibrant.

  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


🧡 Why We Love This Meal

It’s hearty. It’s packed with flavor. And it’s made from everyday ingredients you can find in most Kenyan kitchens.

At Nurisha Trust, this meal is part of our hands-on training — teaching girls not just how to cook, but how to plan balanced meals, serve with professionalism, and even cost for business.

💬 “I used to make plain rice and stew. Now I can create full meals that people are willing to pay for — and I know how to price it.”— Alice, Kibondeni Graduate

🍴 Try It for Yourself

✅ Perfect for family dinners

✅ Great for small catering gigs

✅ A beautiful way to grow your skills and confidence


Ready to impress your guests — or just treat yourself? This Kenyan Chicken Curry with Cumin Rice might become your new favorite.


📍 From Our Kitchen to Yours

Empowering through practical skills, one meal at a time.

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