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Chicken Dal Mash

Chicken Dal Mash

by Nabeela Kauser
A comforting blend of tender chicken and creamy urad dal, simmered with spices for a rich, hearty meal. Perfect with naan or rice, this classic Pakistani recipe brings warmth to the table with every bite.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 592 kcal

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Oil
  • 600 g Chicken
  • 200 g Lentils Urad Dal
  • 2 Onion
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 Bullet Chilli
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 500 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek
  • 1 handful Coriander

Instructions

  • Soak the Urad Dal in water and set it aside. For best results, leave it to soak for a few hours to ensure it becomes soft and cooks evenly.
  • Add Oil to a pan and heat it up on medium flame until hot.
  • Add Onion to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes until it turns golden brown and slightly caramelised.
  • Add Garlic Paste and Bullet Chilli to the pan, and sauté for 1 minute until the raw smell disappears and the aroma is released.
  • Add Tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until they break down and become soft, forming a base for the masala.
  • Add the spices. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes to let the spices blend and release their flavours.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of Water and cook for another 2–3 minutes. This helps release the colours and deepens the flavour of the masala.
  • Add Chicken to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the colour changes and it starts to seal.
  • Add the soaked Lentils along with enough Water to cover. Mix everything well, then cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes on medium heat.
  • Check if the Lentils are soft and tender. If they are still firm, add a little more Water and continue cooking until they reach the desired texture.
  • Garnish with fresh Coriander and serve hot.

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 28gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 703mgPotassium: 964mgFibre: 18gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1260IUVitamin C: 22mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 77mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Chicken, Cooking, Curry, Dal, Food, Lentils, Recipe
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