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Balti Chicken in a Creamy Lemon Sauce

Balti Chicken in a Creamy Lemon Sauce
This Balti Chicken curry makes a delicious centerpiece at Ony dinner party. Although I have used boneless chicken pieces, you may also Use pieces on the bone if you like.
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Rest Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins
Servings 5
Calories 240 kcal
Best Season Summer
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp natural yogurt
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic pulp
  • 1 tbsp corn oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 500 g (1 lb) g boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 5 cm (2 inches) pieces
  • Sauce:
  • 50 g (2 oz) g unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp corn oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic pulp
  • 1 tsp ginger pulp
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 175 g (6 oz) g button mushrooms
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 175 ml (6 fl oz) ml single cream
  • 2 red chilies, diced to garnish
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, garam masala, ground coriander, chili powder, fresh coriander, garlic, corn oil, and salt.

  2. Pour the spice mixture over the chicken pieces, cover, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.

  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a balti pan, karahi, or large saucepan, the butter with the corn oil and fry the mustard seeds for about 30 seconds.
    Add the onions and fry for 1 1/2—2 minutes. Lower the heat and add the
    ginger, ground coriander, chili powder, mushrooms, lemon juice, salt, and
    fresh coriander and stir-fry for at least 2 minutes. Stir in the Greek yogurt
    and cream and cook for a further 2—3 minutes. Set aside.

  4. Place the marinated chicken pieces on a heatproof dish and set Under a preheated medium grill. Grill for about 7 minutes, basting occasionally and turning at least twice.

  5. Drop the chicken pieces into the sauce and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes.

  6. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve, garnished with the remaining fresh coriander and the diced red chilies.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Keywords: home made, vegan, gluten free