Chicken Balti Curry From Balti Triangle Recipe

Name: Chicken Balti Curry From Balti Triangle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SPICES; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 4 dried curry leaves, crushed; 1 teaspoon palm sugar; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (aka black cumin or black caraway); 3 green chilies, chopped; 4 cardamom pods, split; OTHER INGREDIENTS; 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated - 1/2 inch; 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 250 ml vegetable stock (8 1/2 oz.) or 250 ml chicken stock (8 1/2 oz.); 1 teaspoon tomato puree; 1 pinch salt (or more to taste); 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped; 1 large tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

SPICES
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 dried curry leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon palm sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon nigella seeds (aka black cumin or black caraway)
3 green chilies, chopped
4 cardamom pods, split
OTHER INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated - 1/2 inch
2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
250 ml vegetable stock (8 1/2 oz.) or 250 ml chicken stock (8 1/2 oz.)
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 pinch salt (or more to taste)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 large tomatoes, sliced

1
First assemble the spices: mustard seeds in one small bowl, the rest can be mixed together in another bowl. Put the onion in one bowl. Put the garlic and ginger in another small bowl.
2
To begin the curry, heat the oil in a large pan. Once hot but not smoking, add the lightly crushed mustard seeds, cook for 30 seconds only, beware they may pop and spit out of the pan.
3
Add the chopped onion, lower the heat and cook for approx 3-5 minutes until soft but not colored.
4
Then, add all the spices plus the garlic and ginger. Cook on a medium heat taking care to ensure the spices don't burn.
5
Add the chicken, stirring well to make sure all the chicken is coated in the spices. Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally to make sure the chicken or spices are not burning.
6
Finally, add the stock, the tomato puree, a small pinch of salt and the bay leaf. Stir again and then lower the heat. Cook gently for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7
Finally add the cilantro/coriander and tomato, stir and cook for a further 3 minutes.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SPICES, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 4 dried curry leaves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Balti Curry From Balti Triangle 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.

Chicken Balti Curry From Balti Triangle

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