Almost Chicken Balti

One of my favorite things to do, is create delicious dishes. This is a recipe that I was given years ago, that I have since tweaked in my own way. The result is similar to a balti - perfect served with shop bought naan bread and some rice, to quash those takeaway cravings!



L xx

Serves 2

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 green pepper, chopped finely
300ml chicken stock (from a cube is fine)
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp curry powder (select the heat to your own taste)
1 tsp fresh ginger (I use the puree)
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt & pepper to taste

Method

1. In some vegetable oil, gently fry the onion, garlic and peppers over a medium heat until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the diced chicken, and fry until sealed on each edge.
3. Add the flour, curry powder, ginger and cumin and stir thoroughly, until everything is well coated.
4. Add the tomato puree and stock, stirring well until combined.
5. Simmer on a low heat until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through - around 15 to 20 minutes. 
6. Add salt & pepper to taste, and serve your favourite accompaniments; mine are rice, naan or dhal.