Sweet And Sour Balti Chicken Recipe - Cooking Index
1 1/2 lbs | 681g / 24oz | Chicken - skinned, boned, cubed |
4 tablespoons | 60ml | Corn oil |
3 tablespoons | 45ml | Tomato paste |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Garlic pulp |
1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.5ml | Garam masala |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Chili powder |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Salt |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Light cream |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Greek style yogurt |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Fresh coriander - (cilantro), chopped |
2 | Fresh green chilies - chopped | |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Sugar |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Mango chutney |
1/4 | Water |
In a mixing bowl, blend the tomato paste, yogurt, garam masala, chile powder, garlic, mango chutney, salt and sugar. Heat the oil in a kahari.
Lower the heat slightly and pour the spice mixture. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken pieces and stir until they are well coated. Add the water to thin the sauce slightly.
Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is tender. Finally, add the fresh chiles, cilantro and cream, and cook for a further 2 min until the chicken is cooked through.
Source:
The Balti Cookbook-Shehzad Husain
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