Balti Chicken With Tarka Dhal Recipe

Name: Balti Chicken With Tarka Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces skinless chicken breasts, and cubed; 1 ounce split peas, pre-soaked; 2 ounces red lentils; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic, pulp; 1 teaspoon ginger, pulp; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 green chili, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 pint water; 2 tomatoes, peeled and thickly sliced; 1 teaspoon oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 dried red chilies, chopped; 4 curry leaves

Servings: persons

8 ounces skinless chicken breasts, and cubed
1 ounce split peas, pre-soaked
2 ounces red lentils
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, pulp
1 teaspoon ginger, pulp
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 green chili, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pint water
2 tomatoes, peeled and thickly sliced
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 dried red chilies, chopped
4 curry leaves

1
Mix together the split peas and the lentils, cover with water and cook till soft and mushy.
2
In the meantime heat the oil in a wok and fry the onions till golden. Stir in the garlic, ginger , turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, ground coriander and salt.
3
Stir well and add the chicken and fry for 6 mins.Add 11/2 tbsp of the fresh coriander leaves, green chilli, lemon juice and the water cook for 5 minutes.
4
Mix in the lentils (dhal),tomatoes and the remaining coriander leaves. Turn off the heat.
5
Heat the oil in a small pan and add the cumin seeds, when they start to pop add the garlic, red chillies, and the curry leaves, cook for 1 minute Pour over the the chicken and lentils and serve.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces skinless chicken breasts, and cubed, 1 ounce split peas, pre-soaked, 2 ounces red lentils, 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Balti Chicken With Tarka Dhal 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.

Balti Chicken With Tarka Dhal

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