Tandoori Style Balti Chicken

If you are passionate about the intense and exotic flavors of India, you will love this Tandoori Style Balti Chicken recipe. We fuse the depth and warmth of garam masala and the distinctive touch of tandoori , two of India's most iconic spices, to create a dish bursting with flavor, all in the comfort of your home and without the need for a tandoori oven.

This dish is prepared in a traditional casserole, known as a Balti Dish , perfect for seasoning the chicken to perfection and obtaining that rich and aromatic sauce that characterizes it. The combination of tomato sauce, garlic, and spices, together with the gentle boiling of the chicken broth, allows the chicken thighs to be infused with flavors and aromas, resulting in tender and juicy meat.

At the end, a touch of chopped cashews and fresh cilantro adds the crunchy and fresh note that elevates the dish to another level. Accompanied by basmati rice and naan bread so as not to leave a drop of the delicious sauce behind, this dish promises to be a journey of flavors straight to India from your kitchen.

If you are curious or enjoy the flavors of India, you will surely like this recipe with two of the most popular spices in Indian cuisine, all with the simplicity and convenience of a homemade dish.

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Ingredients

• 900 g skinless chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper
• 1/3 can of tomato sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp tandoori masala
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp toasted cashews
• Fresh cilantro to decorate
• Basmati rice and naan bread to accompany

Preparation

1. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce with the garlic and the two masala spices. Booking.
3. Heat the Balti Dish on medium-high heat for one minute. Add the vegetable oil.
4. When the oil shimmers and begins to smoke, add the onions with a pinch of salt and sauté until translucent. Next, add the tomato paste mixture and mix well.
5. Add the chicken thighs and coat with the tomato paste mixture.
6. Now, pour in the chicken broth and lower the heat to medium power. Let simmer for 25 minutes, or until tender.
7. Remove the chicken carefully, with tongs, and serve on a plate. If you want, you can add more seasoning. Garnish with chopped cashews and cilantro.
8. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread, enjoy!