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Dhansak (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

dhansak curry
Cooking Method
Cuisine
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 55 mins
Servings 4
Best Season Winter
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 chicken breasts (diced)
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
  • 10 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 100 g red lentils
  • 4 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • bunch of chopped fresh coriander
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
  1. Fry the onion and chicken in the olive oil for 10 minutes
  2. Add the vinegar and sugar and cook for another couple minutes
  3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, ground cumin, chilli powder, cinnamon, ground fennel seeds, cardamom and coriander seeds
  4. Cook for a couple of minutes
  5. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes and season with salt and pepper
  6. Pour in the water, cover and cook for 35 minutes
  7. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh coriander
  8. Serve with some dairy free natural yoghurt, pilau rice and poppadoms
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