Chicken Tikka Dal
Indian Indian - Dals and Soups

Chicken Tikka Dal

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

  • • 250 g boneless chicken, cubed
  • • 4 cups water
  • • 1 onion, chopped
  • • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 2 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the oil and sauté the onion, ginger and garlic until golden.

2
Phase 2

Add the chicken pieces and sear until opaque.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes and garam masala, and cook until the tomatoes soften.

4
Phase 4

Pour in the water, add the salt, and simmer 25 minutes until the chicken is tender.

5
Phase 5

Ladle hot into bowls and serve with naan or rice.