Easy Recipe For Balti Chicken
Balti chicken is a dish that is quick to prepare. Made from scratch, this easy and healthy chicken curry has a thick sauce made with fresh tomatoes.
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Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 45 mins
Total Time : 1 hr
Cuisine: : British/Indian
Course : Mains
Servings : 6 servings
Calories : 346 : kcal
Estimated Cost (AUD) : $15.20 or $2.54 a serve
EQUIPMENT
- Kitchen scales
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Large sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Grater or garlic press (optional)
- Juicer
- Large deep saucepan with a lid
- Wooden spoon
INGREDIENTS
- 750 grams (1.7 lb) chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- salt to season the chicken
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 360 grams (13 oz or 3 medium) onions thinly sliced
- 300 grams (11 oz or 3 medium) tomatoes cut in half and sliced
- 2.5 cm cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods
- 4 black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon black cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons natural yogurt
- ¼ cup water
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 2 fresh green chillies chopped optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Lightly season the skinless chicken pieces with salt, rub the salt into the meat and put aside.
- On medium heat, heat the oil in a large deep pan. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
- Add the sliced tomatoes, mix well and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Add the cinnamon stick, cardamoms, peppercorns, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, gram masala, chilli powder and salt and stir fry for 3 - 5 minutes.
- Next add the chicken pieces, mixing the chicken into the spices and cook the chicken for 10 minutes and occasional stir.
- Add the yogurt and ¼ cup water and mix well.
- Lower the heat and cover with a lid. Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir several times during cooking to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add a little water if the sauce is looking a bit dry and sticking to the bottom of the pot. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice, coriander leaves and green chillies. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve with basmati rice and or naan bread.
Notes
- If you can’t get fresh tomatoes or they are too expensive, use a 400 gram (14 ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes and a teaspoon of tomato puree (paste).
- Use less or no lemon juice if you don’t like a lemony flavour.
- After cooking remove the cinnamon stick, to avoid an overpowering cinnamon flavour in the curry, especially when storing leftovers.
- Before serving remove the cardamom pods because, they do taste awful when bitten into.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Recipe For Balti Chicken
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
346
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
106
mg
35
%
Sodium
487
mg
21
%
Potassium
482
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
626
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
57
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.