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Dhansak (Chicken with Lentils and Vegetables)

A home-style Dhansak (Chicken with Lentils and Vegetables) made with Water, Salt, Ghee Or Clarified Butter, Garlic Finely Chopped, and Chicken. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 cup
• 2 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1 clove
• 8 pc
• 14 oz
• 4 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

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   Recipe By: Cribbed and adapted from a Brit cook book by CB

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   Serving Size: 6 Preparation Time:3:00

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   Categories: Chili, Stew & Cassaroles Rubs, Curries & Spice mixtures

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   Drain and transfer to large saucepan.

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   Add the 3.

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   S. cup is 8fl. oz.) water and salt and bring to the boil, skimming off any scum.

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   Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 mins.

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   Meanwhile, fry the ginger and garlic for 2 mins. in a frying pan with the ghee.

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   Add chicken, and fry until deeply and evenly browned.

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    Transfer this mixture to the dhall.

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    Add the mint, aubergine, pumpkin, spinach, onion and tomatoes.

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    Increase heat and bring to boil.

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    Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 mins., or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

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    Remove chicken pieces to a plate.

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    Puree the dhal and veg. in a blender and set aside.

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    To make the masala, clean the pan and fry the onion in ghee until golden.

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    Stir in ginger chillis and garlic and fry for 3 mins.

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    Stir in all the remaining ingredients, except coriander leaves, and fry stirring constantly for 8 mins.

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    Pour the pureed dhal and veg. mixture into the masala and mix well.

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    Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 mins.

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    Stir in chicken and simmer for further 10 mins., basting the chicken with the sauce.

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    Transfer to warm serving dish and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.