PERFECT CHICKEN BALTI
Steps:
- Peel the garlic and deseed the chillies, then roughly chop and place into a pestle and mortar.
- Bash to a rough paste with a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Peel, finely chop and add the ginger, then bash to break it down. Peel and finely chop the onions.
- Drizzle a lug of oil into a large non-stick pan over a medium heat, add the cinnamon, bay and cardamom, stir for 1 minute, then add the onions. Reduce the heat slightly and fry for 15 minutes, or until softened but not coloured.
- Chop the chicken into 2.5cm chunks and add to the pan. Turn the heat up to medium, fry for a few minutes, then stir in the chilli paste. Cook for 2 minutes, add the remaining spices and mix well.
- Halve and roughly chop the tomatoes, then stir them into the pan.
- Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for around 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and broken down.
- Add the yoghurt and cook for a further 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened and reduced.
- Pick, finely chop and stir in most of the coriander leaves, season to taste, then serve with a homemade naan, brown rice, a dollop of yoghurt and the remaining coriander leaves scattered on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13.7 g fat, SaturatedFat 3.5 g saturated fat, Protein 28.5 g protein, Carbohydrate 12.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 9.6 g sugar, Sodium 0.9 g salt, Fiber 2.2 g fibre
EASY CHICKEN BALTI RECIPE
Easy Chicken Balti Recipe, a delicious chicken curry that is ready in about 30 minutes. Cooked in a fantastic blend of Indian spices, this homemade chicken balti is as good as the restaurant version. The balti sauce is beautifully spiced, but not overly spicy, and the chicken pieces are cooked to perfection to recreate a delicious Indian dish.
Provided by Daniela Apostol
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat up the oil in a pan set over a low to medium heat.
- Peel and chop the onions, and fry until soft and golden.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic puree, ginger, garam masala, chilli powder, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and cardamom pods and stir well.
- Leave to cook for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are mushy.
- Cut the chicken breasts into chunks, then add them to the curry sauce.
- Stir well to coat, then leave to cook for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is released, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the yogurt and lime juice, and leave to cook for a further 2-3 mintues.
- Garnish with chopped coriander (cilantro).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 365 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC CHICKEN BALTI CURRY
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Mix the garam masala , curry leaves, palm sugar , coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, nigella seeds , green chilies, and cardamom . Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Once it's hot but not smoking, add the lightly crushed mustard seeds. Cook for 30 seconds only and be aware of the hot oil splatter, as the seeds might pop a little.
- Add the chopped onion, lower the heat, and cook for approximately 3 to 5 minutes until soft but not colored.
- Add the garlic and ginger. Cook on medium heat, ensuring the spices don't burn.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir well to make sure all the chicken is coated in the spices. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid the spices from burning.
- Add the stock, tomato purée, a small pinch of salt, and the bay leaf. Stir well, lower the heat, and cook gently for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Add the cilantro and slices of tomato, stir and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve piping hot in balti dishes with naan bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 253 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SPICED CHICKEN BALTI
Compliments came rolling in about this almost as soon as the magazine went on sale. Try it and let us know your thoughts
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan, fry the onions for 5 mins until golden and softened, then tip onto a plate. Add the chicken breasts, browning for a few mins on each side, then stir in the balti paste, quinoa and onions. Sizzle for a few mins, then pour in the tomatoes and stock and give everything a good mix. Bubble for 25 mins until the quinoa is tender and saucy.
- Stir in the cashews and most of the coriander with some seasoning, then pile into bowls and scatter over the rest of the coriander to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 1.83 milligram of sodium
HEALTHIER CHICKEN BALTI
A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic from Angela Nilsen, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Put the chicken in a medium bowl. Mix in the lime juice, paprika, chilli powder and a grinding of black pepper (step 1), then leave to marinate for at least 15 mins, preferably a bit longer.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick wok or sauté pan. Tip in the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, whole chilli and cumin seeds, and stir-fry briefly just to colour and release their fragrance (step 2). Stir in the onion, garlic and ginger and fry over a medium-high heat for 3-4 mins until the onion starts to turn brown. Add the remaining oil, then drop in the chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 mins or until it no longer looks raw. Mix the turmeric, cumin, ground coriander and garam masala together. Tip into the pan, lower the heat to medium and cook for 2 mins (step 3). Pour in the passata and 150ml water, then drop in the chunks of pepper. When starting to bubble, lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 mins or until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the tomato, simmer for 2-3 mins, then add the spinach and turn it over in the pan to just wilt. Season with a little salt. If you want to thin down the sauce, splash in a little more water. Remove the cinnamon stick, chilli and cardamom pods, if you wish, before serving. Scatter with fresh coriander and serve with warm chapatis or basmati rice, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10.2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8.2 grams sugar, Fiber 2.5 grams fiber, Protein 30.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
SPICY CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a great skinless, chicken breast recipe that can be served over salad greens or as an entree! If serving over salad greens, cut chicken into strips and top with your favorite salsa or dressing.
Provided by Barbara Radford
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper. Set aside about 3 tablespoons of this seasoning mixture for the chicken; store the remainder in an airtight container for later use (for seasoning fish, meats, or vegetables).
- Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Rub some of the reserved 3 tablespoons of seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1825.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
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