Description
Spicy Chicken Dhansak is a flavorful and hearty dish made with tender chicken, lentils, and a blend of spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder, stirring well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Pour in the rinsed red lentils and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped tomato and spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of coconut milk before serving.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the chicken with diced vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg