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Chicken Balti
This vibrant dish packs a punch with its rich blend of spices and tangy flavors. Perfect for fans of bold and flavorful cuisine, this recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional chicken dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece ginger grated
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 400 g tomatoes canned and chopped
- 100 ml water
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 handful Coriander fresh
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chillies, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Sprinkle the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, paprika, and garam masala over the chicken, and stir well to coat.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, water, and tomato puree, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Allow the balti to cook gently for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Once cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh coriander.
- Serve the chicken balti hot with basmati rice or naan bread.
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Notes
- You can adjust the amount of green chillies according to your desired level of spiciness.
- Feel free to garnish with additional fresh coriander leaves before serving for added freshness and flavour.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
600mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.