Balti Chicken Recipe

Name: Balti Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, skinned; 2 union, sliced; 1 tomatoes, halved and sliced; 1 small cinnamon stick; 2 black cardamon pods; 4 black peppercorns; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp ginger pulp; 1 tsp garlic pulp; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp plain natural yogurt; 4 tbsp lemon juice; 1 bunch chopped coriander; 2 green chilies, chopped.

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken, skinned
2 union, sliced
1 tomatoes, halved and sliced
1 small cinnamon stick
2 black cardamon pods
4 black peppercorns
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ginger pulp
1 tsp garlic pulp
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp plain natural yogurt
4 tbsp lemon juice
1 bunch chopped coriander
2 green chilies, chopped.

1
Heat the oil in the wok.
2
Throw in the unions and fry until they are golden brown.
3
Add the tomatoes and stir well.
4
Add cinnamon stick, cardamoms, peppercorns, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, garam masala, chili powder and salt.
5
Lower the heat and cook for 5 mins.
6
When cooked put half the ingredients into blender to make into puree.
7
Add the chicken pieces, cover the wok with lid.
8
Check occasionally and stir fry for at least 7 mins or until the spice mixture has completely penetrated the chicken pieces.
9
Add the yogurt in.
10
Lower the heat and cover the wok with lid.
11
Cook very gently for about 20 mins.
12
Finally, add lemon juice, green chilies and coriander and slices of pepper and serve at once.

499

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken, skinned, 2 union, sliced, 1 tomatoes, halved and sliced, 1 small cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Balti Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Balti Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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