Indian Recipe for Balti Chicken
INGREDIENTS- 2 lbs chicken thighs fillets (cubes)
- 2 tbsp fresh coridander leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp of ghee/ oil
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp cardomon seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 3 tbsp balti paste
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2/3 cup cream
You can buy store-bought balti paste which will make your life easier. This paste is a combination of coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks (or cassia), mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cardomon seeds, onion seeds, chilli powder, tumeric powder, bay leaves, ginger powder and asafoetida which are then mixed into a bowl with vinegar then cook till fragrant.
- In a wok or pan, heat up the ghee or oil
- Fry garlic, cinnamon stick, cardamon seeds and garam masala for 1 min
- Add the sesame, poppy and fennel seeds, fry for 30 secs
- Lower the heat, then add onion and cook for another 10 mins or so, or till onions become nice and soft and brown
- Add in the balti paste
- Add in chicken adn cook, stirring for 5 mins
- Lower heat, add in stock, sugar and simmer for 30 mins
- Remove the cinnamon stick then add in cream and cook, stirring for another 10 mins
- Serve with steam rice or naan bread
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