Urad Dal Chicken Recipe

Name: Urad Dal Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 250 g skinless chicken; 150 g urad lentils (Urad Dal, pre-soaked); 1 medium onion (peeled & chopped); 2 green chilies (chopped in small pieces, for garnishing); 20 g fresh coriander (Hara Dhania, for garnishing) or 20 g cilantro leaves (Hara Dhania, for garnishing); salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (Pisi Haldi); 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (Pisi Lal Mirch, more or less may be used depending on spice preference); 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste (Pisi Adrak); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Nimbu Arkh); 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

250 g skinless chicken
150 g urad lentils (Urad Dal, pre-soaked)
1 medium onion (peeled & chopped)
2 green chilies (chopped in small pieces, for garnishing)
20 g fresh coriander (Hara Dhania, for garnishing) or 20 g cilantro leaves (Hara Dhania, for garnishing)
salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (Pisi Haldi)
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (Pisi Lal Mirch, more or less may be used depending on spice preference)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste (Pisi Adrak)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (Nimbu Arkh)
2 tablespoons oil

1
Heat oil in a heavy-based pot, add the chopped onions and fry the onions until golden brown.
2
Add salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder and fry spices for 2-3 minutes by adding a little water at a time (to prevent from burning).
3
Add the chicken and continuously stir until all of the water evaporates.
4
Add in the urad lentils.(not the water, the lentils only). Add 2 glasses of warm fresh water to the lentils and mix. Cover pot on low heat and let the chicken cook.
5
When the meat has tenderized and the lentils have softened, add the ginger paste and garam masala powder and mix.
6
Garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves and green peppers and serve with lemon.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g skinless chicken, 150 g urad lentils (Urad Dal, pre-soaked), 1 medium onion (peeled & chopped), 2 green chilies (chopped in small pieces, for garnishing), and more.

Yes, Urad Dal 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.

Urad Dal Chicken

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