Recipes - Balti Chicken

This dish is so easy to prepare and is full of flavor. The bell peppers and tomatoes give it a sweetness is absolutely wonderful. Balti dishes are made with pastes (which are spice mixtures) you will be doing this here, by mixing the spices with water.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion chopped
4 to 6 cloves of garlic minced or crushed
2 green chilies (or to taste)
½ teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground chili (or to taste)
1 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon of water
2 pounds of chicken breast skin removed and cut into small pieces
2 tomatoes chopped
1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Heat the oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan or wok. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté until golden brown. Add the garlic and fresh chilies, then add the spices into the mixture, and add the water. Continue stirring until the water has evaporated. Now add the chicken and brown it slightly on all sides.

Add the tomatoes and bell peppers, and stir them in so that the mixture is even. Allow the tomatoes to cook for about 5 minutes. Cover and allow to cook another 15 minutes.

Serve with rice or bread.