Chicken Dhansak Curry

Name: Chicken Dhansak Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 onion (finely diced); 4 garlic cloves (crushed); 10 g ginger (grated); 2 tsp chilli powder (use less if you want less heat); 2 tsp ground coriander; ¾ tsp turmeric; ½ tsp fenugreek; 2 tsp garam masala; 500 g chicken (diced); 70 g dried red lentils (rinsed well); 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes; 400 g chicken or vegetable stock; 1 tsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp sugar; 1 lemon; handful fresh coriander leaf (optional); Pinch salt (adjust to suit your tastes)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

Hot, tangy and slightly sweet, this homemade chicken dhansak curry is a great curry recipe to make at home. I love recreating our favourite takeaways at home and this dhansak recipe is perfect for an Indian curry night and healthier than a takeaway too! The sauce is packed full of flavour and deliciously thick from the lentils.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:47:29 GMT