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Spicy Chicken Dhansak: A Flavorful Recipe You'll Love!

Spicy Chicken Dhansak is a flavorful and hearty dish made with tender chicken, lentils, and a blend of spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder, stirring well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
  6. Pour in the rinsed red lentils and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  7. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Stir in the chopped tomato and spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  9. Season with salt to taste.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

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.

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