Chicken Pasanda Balti Style Recipes

BALTI CHICKEN PASANDA

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt along with the spices (cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, red chili powder and salt). Add the ginger, garlic and green chilies. Stir well to combine then add the chicken pieces.
• Let marinate in the refrigerator (covered) for at least 4-6 hours (overnight is best).
• In a large deep skillet or wok on medium high heat, add the oil.
• When hot, add the onions and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until slightly browned adding garlic, ginger & thai green chilies in last minute.
• Next, carefully add the chicken along with the marinade.
• Add the tomato paste and stir well. Add in garam masala and ground almonds.
• Reduce the heat to low and let cook for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
• Finish with the cream and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
• Serve with fresh naans and fragrant Basmati rice.

CHICKEN PASANDA

Steps:

• Place the almond flakes in a large saucepan and toast gently over a medium heat. Transfer the nuts to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat the oil in the same saucepan.
• When it starts to sizzle, add the ground almonds and sugar.
• Pour in the curry base sauce and sultanas. Let it reach a slow simmering point and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the creamed coconut and stir until it's melted into the sauce.
• Add the chicken and let it simmer for another 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
• Pour in the single cream and add the garam masala.
• Season to taste, sprinkle with the flaked almonds and serve immediately with your favourite Indian accompaniments, such as naan and paratha. Enjoy!