Chicken Balti

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Salt - To taste
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro - Handful, chopped
• Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• Balti paste - 3 tablespoons
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, chopped
• Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
• Chicken breast - 500 grams, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
5. Add the balti paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Stir well to coat the chicken.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and season with salt. Cook for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy.
7. Cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 30g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g