Sweet & Sour Balti Chicken

20 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Heat 3 to 4 tbsp oil over medium-high heat in a large white skillet.
  2. 2Heat 3 to 4 tbsp oil over medium-high heat in a large white skillet.
  3. 3Heat 3 to 4 tbsp oil over medium-high heat in a large white skillet.
  4. 4Add chopped onion and 1/4 tsp salt, and fry until translucent.
  5. 5Add chopped onion and 1/4 tsp salt, and fry until translucent.
  6. 6Add chopped onion and 1/4 tsp salt, and fry until translucent.
  7. 7Add 1 tbsp finely grated garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  8. 8Add 1 tbsp finely grated garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  9. 9Add 1 tbsp finely grated garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  10. 10Add the chicken and lay it in a single layer to sear on medium-high heat. Stir once and repeat.
  11. 11Add the chicken and lay it in a single layer to sear on medium-high heat. Stir once and repeat.
  12. 12Add the chicken and lay it in a single layer to sear on medium-high heat. Stir once and repeat.
  13. 13In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp yogurt, 3 tbsp tomato puree, and 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce until smooth.
  14. 14In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp yogurt, 3 tbsp tomato puree, and 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce until smooth.
  15. 15In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp yogurt, 3 tbsp tomato puree, and 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce until smooth.
  16. 16Add 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the chicken.
  17. 17Add 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the chicken.
  18. 18Add 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the chicken.
  19. 19Pour the sauce over the chicken along with 1/4 cup of water to rinse the bowl.
  20. 20Pour the sauce over the chicken along with 1/4 cup of water to rinse the bowl.
  21. 21Pour the sauce over the chicken along with 1/4 cup of water to rinse the bowl.
  22. 22Stir well, add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar.
  23. 23Stir well, add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar.
  24. 24Stir well, add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar.
  25. 25Add 3/4 cup of water and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is soft.
  26. 26Add 3/4 cup of water and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is soft.
  27. 27Add 3/4 cup of water and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is soft.
  28. 28Add 1 tsp garam masala and 3 to 4 tbsp heavy cream, and simmer on low for 2 to 3 minutes.
  29. 29Add 1 tsp garam masala and 3 to 4 tbsp heavy cream, and simmer on low for 2 to 3 minutes.
  30. 30Add 1 tsp garam masala and 3 to 4 tbsp heavy cream, and simmer on low for 2 to 3 minutes.
  31. 31Garnish with chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.
  32. 32Garnish with chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.
  33. 33Garnish with chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.

Ingredients

  • 780 gm boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 780 gm boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 780 gm boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium to large/150 gm onion
  • 1 medium to large/150 gm onion
  • 1 medium to large/150 gm onion
  • 20 gm/6 large garlic cloves
  • 20 gm/6 large garlic cloves
  • 20 gm/6 large garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic
  • 2 tbsp/50ml thick plain unflavored yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp/50ml thick plain unflavored yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp/50ml thick plain unflavored yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp/85 ml tomato puree
  • 3 tbsp/85 ml tomato puree
  • 3 tbsp/85 ml tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 chopped green chillies and coriander leaves
  • 1 chopped green chillies and coriander leaves
  • 1 chopped green chillies and coriander leaves
  • 3 to 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 to 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 to 4 tbsp oil
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water

Equipment

large white skilletwooden spatulawhisk