Chicken Dhansak Recipe

Name: Chicken Dhansak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup channa dal (split chickpeas); 1/2 cup mung dal (yellow lentils); 1/2 cup toor dal (pigeon peas); 1/2 cup masoor dal (red lentils); 100 ml oil; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 2 teaspoons ginger paste; 400 g canned tomatoes; 250 g peeled pumpkin, cut into blocks; 3 onions, finely chopped; 100 g fresh spinach; 1 eggplant, cut into blocks; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint; salt; 2 fresh chili peppers, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (or 5 pods crushed with a mortar); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander, for presentation

Servings: persons

1/2 cup channa dal (split chickpeas)
1/2 cup mung dal (yellow lentils)
1/2 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
1/2 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
100 ml oil
2 teaspoons garlic paste
2 teaspoons ginger paste
400 g canned tomatoes
250 g peeled pumpkin, cut into blocks
3 onions, finely chopped
100 g fresh spinach
1 eggplant, cut into blocks
1 tablespoon of fresh mint
salt
2 fresh chili peppers, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (or 5 pods crushed with a mortar)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander, for presentation

1
Put the lentils in a large pan. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat and let them cook for about 40 minutes.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large pan like a dutch oven. Add half of the ginger and half of the ginger and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken and fry until golden brown. Add the lentils.
3
While stirring, add tomatoes, pumpkin, 2/3 of the onions, spinach, mint, and salt to the chicken. Bring to a boil and let cook uncovered for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Put the chicken on a plate and put the lentil/vegetable mixture in a food processor, blending until it becomes a smooth puree.
4
Heat the rest of the oil in a clean pan. Add the rest of the onions and fry until they are golden brown. Stirfry the pepers and the rest of the ginger and garlic paste. Add the rest of the spices and fry for about 6 minutes. Add water if the mixture is too dry. Add the lentil mixture and mix well. Softly boil for 20 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and cook another 20 minutes. Serve with fresh coriander on top.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup channa dal (split chickpeas), 1/2 cup mung dal (yellow lentils), 1/2 cup toor dal (pigeon peas), 1/2 cup masoor dal (red lentils), and more.

Yes, Chicken Dhansak 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 Dhansak

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