Country Style Chicken Curry with Dhal

Name: Country Style Chicken Curry with Dhal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 750 g chicken; 2 tbsp oil; 1 onion; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp fresh gingerroot; 1 tsp garlic; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tbsp coconut; 300 ml water; 1 chicken stock cube; 150 g lentils; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp coriander leaves

Chicken, lentils and coconut cooked in a pan and spiced with garam masala and turmeric for a South Asian curry. Finish with chopped coriander leaves.

25 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and 2 tsp garam masala. Fry till the onions just start to colour.
2
Add the ginger, garlic, tumeric and chicken. Stir to coat the chicken with the spices. Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, coconut, water and stock cube.
3
Place lid on cooker and bring up to presure, cook for 10 minutes. Release the pressure, add the lentils, stir through to allow the lentils to warm, add the last of the garam masala stir. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
10 min
4
Serve garnished with the chopped coriander leaves.