Cook rice with water and boullion (or sub chicken stock. Allow to cool
Sauté butter and scallions in low until cooked slightly, add curry and then allow to cool.
Combine mayo or yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add curry scallion mixture.
Combine sauce with rice and remaining ingredients - chicken, celery, chestnuts, peas, grapes, and almonds.
*** Oma’s recipe. Makes a very large batch. Recommend halving the recipe which still makes a ton.
