Chicken Balti

Chicken Balti

Ingredients:

Balti Curry Paste:

Coriander seeds                                                               2 TBS

Fennel seeds                                                                    1 TBS

Mustard seeds                                                                 1TBS

Fenugreek seeds                                                              1TBS

Bay leaf                                                                           1

Cardamom seeds                                                             ½ TBS

Cinnamon stick                                                               1

Turmeric powder                                                             ½TBS

Cumin powder                                                                 1 TBS

Paprika powder                                                                1TBS

Ginger powder                                                                 1 TBS

Red chili powder                                                              1 TBS

Vinegar                                                                             1TBS

Oil                                                                                     1-2TBS

Oil                                                                                     2-3TBS

Onion Fine chopped                                                          1

Ginger garlic paste                                                            1TBS

Chicken ½ kg

Tomatoes finely chopped                                                  2-3

Salt                                                                                    1 tsp or to taste

Balti curry paste                                                                 1 & ½ TBS

Lemon juice                                                                       1-2 TBS

Kasoori methi (Dried fenugreek leaves)                            1 TBS

Mathod:

For balti curry paste,in frying pan,add coriander seeds,fennel seeds,mustard seeds,fenugreek seeds,bay leaf,cardamom seeds and cinnamon stick,dry roast until fragrant.

In spice mix,add roasted spices and grind coarsely.

Add turmeric powder,cumin powder,paprika powder,ginger powder,red chili powder,vinegar and oil,mix well.Balti curry paste is ready and can be stored in refrigerator up to 6 weeks.

In wok,add oil,onion and ginger garlic paste, sauté until light brown.

Add chicken and fry until chicken changes color.

Add tomatoes,salt,balti curry paste and mix,cover & cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes.

Add lemon juice and dried fenugreek leaves,simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Chicken balti is ready, garnish with green coriander and chilies