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.