Exotic and mellow curry flavors this recipe, which includes crunchy celery, sweet raisins and figs. Enjoy the noble flavors as they provide balance to this recipe.
Toast the bulgur wheat lightly with 1 tsp. curry powder in a nonstick skillet (stirring constantly until golden brown). Pour bulgur wheat into hot chicken broth (very slowly), stir only once; cover and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let liquid absorb until bulgur wheat is al dente. Remove cover and let cool.
Cook chicken in 1 cup of chicken broth with 2 tsp. of curry powder in large sauce pan; bring to a boil, let simmer for 30 minutes; let cool then cube or shred.
Mix dressing ingredients together.
Combine bulgur wheat, chicken, celery, carrots, raisins, figs and parsley together in a large bowl; add dressing and mix gently; cover and chill. Garnish with sliced cabbage.
Let the flavors marry! Make 6 hours before or 1 day ahead and refrigerate.