Classic Chicken Balti Curry

Name: Classic Chicken Balti Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British,Indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garam masala; 4 dried curry leaves, crushed; 1 teaspoon palm sugar; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon nigella seeds; 3 medium green chiles, coarsely chopped; 4 cardamom pods, split; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, lightly crushed; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (1/3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup vegetable stock, or chicken stock; 1 teaspoon tomato puree; 1 pinch salt; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 large tomato, sliced

A quick and delicious preparation of chicken balti, a beloved curry often enjoyed in Britain.

⭐ 4.2 (32 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 50 minTotal: 65 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

British Indian

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Instructions

Combine garam masala, curry leaves, palm sugar, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, nigella seeds, green chiles, and cardamom; set aside.
Heat oil in a large pan, add lightly crushed mustard seeds, and cook for 30 seconds.
Add chopped onion, reduce heat, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until soft.
Stir in garlic, ginger, and the reserved spice mixture; cook on medium heat.
Add chicken pieces, stir to coat, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in stock, tomato puree, salt, and bay leaf; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is tender.
Add cilantro and tomato slices, stir, and cook for 3 more minutes before serving hot.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 488 kcal

Carbohydrate: 34 g

Cholesterol: 105 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 40 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 467 mg

Fat: 23 g

Unsaturated Fat: 15 g