Chicken Balti

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Chicken breast

1.5 pounds, cut into bite-sized pieces

Balti paste

3 tablespoons

Turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

Cumin powder

1 teaspoon

Coriander powder

1 teaspoon

Garam masala

1 teaspoon

Tomatoes

2 large, chopped

Salt

to taste

Fresh cilantro

for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat slightly and add the chicken pieces, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the balti paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala, ensuring the chicken is well-coated with the spices.
6. Incorporate the chopped tomatoes into the mixture and season with salt. Allow the mixture to cook for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and meld into the sauce.
7. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low, letting it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.