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Balti Chicken and Lentils

Chicken, lentils and leeks come together in this British curry-house dish, fragrant with curry leaves and mustard seeds and simmered on the stove. It's finished with chopped coriander.

35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · 35 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Wash the lentils and add to a large pan, cover them with water and boil them for 10 minutes Drain them.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Heat oil in a wok over medium heat and fry the leeks, red chillies, curry leaves and mustard seeds, stir fry for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  3. 3

    Add the mango, tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander and salt, stir and add the chicken.Cook for 10 minutes.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Add the lentils to the chicken and fry for 3 minutes. Serve garnished with the chopped coriander.

    3 min

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