Summer Learning Journey

Day 4. More than meets the eye

Activity 1

1. What were your feelings with you were climbing the mountain?
2. When you were younger, what did you want to be?
3. Why did you want to climb that mountain?
4. What have you been doing your whole life?
5. Did you ever know that you were going to be on the $5 dollar note?

Activity 2

My favourite food to eat is butter chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated (or use paste)
• 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
• 1 ½ pounds about 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks
• 1 can 6 oz. tomato paste (or 8-10 oz can of tomato sauce)
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika, adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek I use powder, but seeds or mustard seeds can be used too, optional*
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
• Hot cooked rice and naan for serving
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Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
2. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
3. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Activity 3