Chicken Balti Recipe

Name: Chicken Balti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken cut into strips; 1 pint yoghurt; 1 pint cream; 12 ounces rice lo grain; 1 pint chicken stock fresh or cubes; 2 red onions diced; 1 handful fresh coriander; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 lime juice of; 2 tablespoons oil to fry garlic, 2 cl; 2 red chillies mediums Size, seeds removed; 2 tablespoons oil to fry

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken cut into strips
1 pint yoghurt
1 pint cream
12 ounces rice lo grain
1 pint chicken stock fresh or cubes
2 red onions diced
1 handful fresh coriander
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
1 teaspoon ginger
1 lime juice of
2 tablespoons oil to fry garlic, 2 cl
2 red chillies mediums Size, seeds removed
2 tablespoons oil to fry

1
Place the diced onion, chopped garlic, ginger and chilli in a pre-heated pan. Cover with a small amount of oil and lightly fry.
2
Cover the chicken in turmeric and cumin. Place in the pan with the rest of the ingredients. Seal off the chicken, at the last minute add the fresh herbs.
3
Cook the rice in boiling salted water as per packet instructions.
4
Add chicken stock to the chicken, stirring ingredients well.
5
Break open the cardamom pods and add a few seeds to the chicken.
6
Stir in the cream and yoghurt, until thoroughly mixed.
7
Season well, add fresh coriander and serve balti surrounded by a ring of rice.

744

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken cut into strips, 1 pint yoghurt, 1 pint cream, 12 ounces rice lo grain, and more.

Yes, Chicken Balti 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!

Chicken Balti

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Variations & substitutions

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