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Chicken With Lentils Recipes
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Ingredients : |
225 g
225 g
1/2
teaspoon
55 ml
6
1
1 cm
2
tablespoons
1 teaspoon
2 |
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
red split lentils
turmeric
vegetable oil
green cardamom pods, bruised
onion, finely sliced
piece fresh root ginger, grated
lemon juice
cumin seeds
cloves garlic, finely sliced
salt and cayenne pepper |
Method :
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Wash chicken, pat dry and cut into
cubes.
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Set aside.
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Wash lentils, put in a large
saucepan and add 950 ml water and turmeric.
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Bring to the boil, then cover and
simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tender.
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Drain thoroughly.
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Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a
large saucepan, add cardamom pods and fry for 1 minute.
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Add onion and fry, stirring
frequently, for about 8 minutes, until golden brown.
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Add chicken and fry for 5 minutes,
until browned all over.
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Add ginger and fry for 1 minute
more.
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Season with salt and cayenne
pepper.
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Stir in lemon juice and 115 ml
water and cover.
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Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until
chicken is tender.
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Stir in lentil mixture and cook,
stirring, for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat remaining oil, add
cumin and garlic and fry, stirring, until garlic is golden.
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Transfer chicken and lentils to
serving dish and pour garlic mixture over.
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Serve hot.
Serves 4
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