Balti Chicken in Hara Masala Sauce

This Chicken dish can be served as an accompaniment to any of the rice dishes.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 ½ crisp green eating apple, peeled, cored and cut into small cubes.
4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
200 ml natural (plain) low fat yogurt
4 tbsp low fat fromage frais or ricotta cheese
3 fresh green chillies, seeded and chopped
1 bunch spring onions (scallions), chopped
1 ½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp grated fresh root ginger
1 tbsp oil
500-700 g skinless chicken breast fillets, cubed
40-45 g sultanas (golden raisins)

Method:

1. Place the apple, 45ml/3 tbsp of the coriander, the mint, yogurt, fromage frais or ricotta, chillies, spring onions, salt, sugar, garlic and ginger in a food processor and pulse for about 1 minute.

2. Heat the oil in a karahi, wok or heavy pan, pour in the yogurt mixture and cook over a low heat for about 2 minutes.

3. Next, add the chicken pieces and blend everything together. Cook over a medium/low heat for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.

4. Stir in thhe sultanas and remaining 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves and serve.