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This delicious hot and spicy curry just needs a [[Paratha|paratha]] and [[cucumber raita]].  This is a fabulous meal, for us it had just the right amount of heat and spices.  The [[leeks]] make an interesting change in a curry.
 
 
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| 75 g split red [[Lentils|lentils]]
| 75 g split red [[Lentils|lentils]]
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| 2 teaspoons [[Coriander seeds|coriander seeds]], ground
| 1 teaspoon [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
| 1 teaspoon [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
| 450 g [[Chicken|chicken]], skinned, boned and cut into cubes
| 450 g whole [[Chicken|chicken]], skinned, boned and cut into cubes
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Garnish with [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]] and serve hot with [[Parathas|parathas]] or [[naan breads]] and [[cucumber raita]]
Garnish with [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]] and serve hot with [[Parathas|parathas]] or [[naan breads]] and [[cucumber raita]]


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Latest revision as of 16:57, 21 March 2024

This delicious hot and spicy curry just needs a paratha and cucumber raita. This is a fabulous meal, for us it had just the right amount of heat and spices. The leeks make an interesting change in a curry.


Balti chicken with leeks and lentils
Electus
Curry served, with Thomas eagerly watching
Servings:Serves 4
Calories per serving:389
Ready in:2 hours 45 minutes
Prep. time:2 hours 10 minutes
Cook time:35 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty
Recipe author:Chef
First published:31st October 2012

Best recipe review

One of the best Indian meals

5/5

A wonderful meal that is easier to make each time you make it, so make it a lot!

Paul R Smith

Ingredients

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Mise en place

Place the chicken pieces, lemon juice and zest in a Lock & Lock box, give then a good shake and leave to marinade in a cool place fo a few hours or more, if you have the time. Leave the lemon pieces in while the chicken marinates and discard them before cooking

Method

  1. Wash the lentils carefully and pick over them to remove any stones, is always advised on lentil recipes, though I have yet to find any pebbles in my lentils. I guess food standards have improved since the first Indian recipes were penned!
  2. Place the lentils in a pan with just enough cold water to cover
  3. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer vigorously until soft, about 10 minutes, but it does depend on the type of lentils you are using
  4. Most of the water should have been absorbed, keep a few tablespoons of the cooking liquor to loosen the curry a little. Set the lentils to one side
  5. Add the ghee or oil to a wok together with the black pepper and the mustard seeds and bring it to a medium heat
  6. As soon as the mustard seeds start to pop, quickly add the leeks, chillies, curry leaves and and stir-fry gently for 3 to 4 minutes
  7. Add the chicken pieces, together with the lemon juice and stir-fry for 7 minutes
  8. Tip in the chopped tomatoes, curry powder, ground coriander, turmeric, mix well and cook for a few minutes more
  9. Mix in the cooked lentils with enough of the cooking liquor to loosen the curry
  10. Heat and stir until the chicken is properly cooked, this should probably take another 10 minutes

Serving suggestions

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with parathas or naan breads and cucumber raita

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