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. |