Friday, April 17, 2009

Chicken Balti Bhuna

Sauce:
1 large Onion chopped
2 Garlic Cloves chopped
2" Piece fresh unpeeled Ginger chopped
½tsp salt
Water

Fry the Onion,Garlic,Ginger & Salt until the onions soften, then add enough water to just cover the contents of the pan. bring to a boil & simmer gently for 20-30 mins until the water has evaporated, then transfer to a blender and whizz to a puree. Put to one side.

In another pan add;
1 Tin of chopped tomatoes
1tsp tumeric
1tsp paprika
½tsp ground cinnamon
2tbsp oil
1tbsp tomato puree
½tbsp tomato ketchup
½tsp sugar
½tbsp lemon juice

Bring the contents to a boil & simmer gently for 10 mins, then whizz in a blender until smooth (add some water if it looks to dry). Mix the whizzed onion,garlic & ginger puree together with the tomato mixture & simmer for 15 minutes until all flavours have combined. (again..add more water if req)

now for the curry...
1tbsp Oil
2 Chicken breast (cubed)
1 onion (sliced)
1 green pepper (de-seeded & sliced)
2 Medium Chili peppers (de-seeded & sliced)
1tsp Cumin seeds
1tsp ground coriander
1tsp garam masala
1tsp ground cumin
½tsp chili powder
1tbsp Onion paste

Fry the onion & cumin seed until the onion softens, add the cubed chicken breast & brown on all sides. add the peppers,chilies & the ground spices. Mix and cook for 5 mins, stirring regular. Now add your tomato sauce & simmer for at least 20 mins. Add the Onion paste, garnish with fresh coriander and serve with your favourite rice or Naan bread. Remember you dont have to use chicken, any meat will do.

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