Pollo Balti

Ingredientes

• 1/3 cup rapeseed oil
• 2 large onion (chopped)
• 6 cloves garlic (sliced)
• 2 inch ginger piece (peeled and sliced)
• 6 medium tomatoes (roughly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon kashmiri chili powder
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 small green chili (chopped)
• 2 pounds chicken breast (boneless and skinless cut into 1 inch cubes)
• 2 cup cold water
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)

Preparación

1. 1

   Sauté the aromatics.: Heat the rapeseed oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion softens and starts to slightly brown. Add the garlic and ginger to the pot and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic. Lightly season with a bit of salt.

2. 2

   Add the spices.: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add in the Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ground coriander, fenugreek seeds and green chili. Stir well and cook for another minute.

3. 3

   Add the chicken and cook.: Stir in the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cold water and bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt as necessary.

4. 4

   Garnish and serve.: Garnish with cilantro. Serve over basmati rice with naan.