chicken balti
| 2 tbsp | Veg Oil |
| 2 | onions |
| 1 in | ginger |
| 4 cloves | garlic |
| 1 | green chilli |
| 4 | chicken breasts |
| 1 tin | tomatoes |
| 1 tsp | sugar |
| 1 tbsp | tomato puree |
| ½ pint | water |
| 1 tbsp | fresh coriander |
| 1 tsp | garam masala |
| 1 tsp | salt (to taste) |
| spices | |
| 1 tbsp | ground coriander |
| 1 tbsp | cumin |
| 1 tsp | turmeric |
| 1 tsp | chilli powder |
| 1 tsp | paprika |
| 3 cloves | garlic |
| Finely dice the onions, garlic, chilli and garlic (I use my food processor) |
| Dice the chicken into equal-sized pieces |
| Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan |
| Add the finely diced onions, garlic, chilli and garlic |
| Cook on high for 3 minutes - stirring often |
| Then add in the chicken pieces, stir to coat and cook for 7 minutes |
| Then add in the spices, except garam masala (so ground Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, Chilli Powder, Paprika, Cloves) and fry for 30 seconds - 1 minute |
| Add in the tomato puree, sugar and tinned tomatoes |
| Stir to combine all the flavours, then add in the ½ pint of water |
| Bring to a low simmer and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, until sauce is thick and chicken cooked through |
| Turn the heat off, sprinkle in the chopped coriander leaves, garam masala and salt - stir to combine |
| Then serve! I love to serve with naan breads, rice and an additional sprinkle of coriander on top. |
| notes |
| If you like a spicier curry, add more chilli. If you like a milder curry, don't add chilli. |