Chicken Dhansak
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Onion · peeled finely chopped1
- Chicken breast · chopped3
- Curry · powder2 tbsp
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Garam masala1 tsp
- Cumin1 tsp
- Coriander seed · ground2 tsp
- Chili powder¼ tsp
- Fenugreek · ground1 tsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Garlic · minced2
- Ginger · minced2 tsp
- Tomato2 tbsp
- Honey1 tbsp
- Red lentil100 g
- Passata400 ml
- Chicken stock480 ml
- Pineapple435 g
- Rice
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large lidded saucepan (or a large lidded frying pan) over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until soft and lightly caramelised.
- Add the chicken, curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chilli powder, fenugreek, salt, garlic and ginger. Stir to coat the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, until the chicken is sealed.
- Stir in the tomato purée and honey, then add the lentils, passata, chicken stock and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the juice from the pineapple tin.
- Stir everything together and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are soft, stirring every few minutes to stop them sticking.
- Add the pineapple pieces and heat through for a further 5 minutes. Add a splash of water if the curry looks too thick.
- Serve with basmati rice and top with chopped fresh coriander.
Summarized from Kitchen Sanctuary's video. Watch it for the details.
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