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Chicken Balti

Chicken Balti

by Nabeela Kauser
This vibrant dish packs a punch with its rich blend of spices and tangy flavors. Perfect for fans of bold and flavorful cuisine, this recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional chicken dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 398 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece Ginger grated
  • 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 400 g Tomatoes canned and chopped
  • 100 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 1 handful Coriander fresh
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chillies, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  • Sprinkle the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, paprika, and garam masala over the chicken, and stir well to coat.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes, water, and tomato puree, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
  • Allow the balti to cook gently for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Once cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh coriander.
  • Serve the chicken balti hot with basmati rice or naan bread.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of green chillies according to your desired level of spiciness.
Feel free to garnish with additional fresh coriander leaves before serving for added freshness and flavour.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 322mgPotassium: 600mgFibre: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 19mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Balti, Chicken Curry, Cooking, Curry, Food, Recipe
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