ചതുരപ്പുളി ചിക്കന്‍

ചതുരപ്പുളി ചിക്കന്‍ - Carambola Chicken Rice 
By : Joseph Chiriyankandath

2 Tbsp olive oil
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup chopped scallions
2 tsp mashed garlic
6 medium carambola
1 cup heavy cream
salt, black pepper and paprika to taste
Garnish: minced coriander (cilantro) leaves
4 cups cooked rice
4 pounds cooked chicken breast, deboned, cut into bitesize pieces

In a medium pan, heat olive oil. Sauté red bell pepper, scallions, garlic and star fruit over medium low heat until tender (about 8 minutes). Stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook over medium low heat for 8 minutes. In a large cooking pot, combine this mixture with the rice and chicken and heat until serving temperature (about 5 minutes). Garnish with coriander if desired.