Chicken Dansak

My wife loves dansak and this her favourite recipe for cooking at home

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Put the lentils in a sauce pan and add the water and salt. Bring to boil then simmer until cooked, skimming off any scum that appears. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat a frying pan to a high heat then add the oil. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they change colour.

Step 3

Add the onions and cook until they are caramelising.

Step 4

Add the chicken, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, cumin and garlic. Stir fry until the chicken is slightly coloured on all sides.

Step 5

Add the vinegar and sugar and continue stirring for another minute.

Step 6

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a further minute.

Step 7

Spoon in the lentils until the sauce is the desired consistency.

Step 8

Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.

Step 9

Add salt to taste and the coriander leaves. Give it one final mix then serve.