Balti-Style Chicken Pasanda
Balti-Style Chicken Pasanda is rich and creamy, with a velvety yogurt-and-almond base that carries aromatic garam masala, cardamom, and cinnamon. Tender chicken soaks up gentle heat from chiles while cilantro brightens each bite. It’s a comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal with warm naan or rice.
- Prep15 min
- Cook25 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, ground almonds, garam masala, garlic, ginger, chili powder, salt, cumin seeds, a cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and peppercorns; mix until a smooth paste forms.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat well, then marinate for at least 2 hours.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet, add the onions, and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken and marinade, stirring to blend with the onions.
- 5
Cover the skillet and simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the chile peppers and 2 tablespoon cilantro, pour in the cream, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 8
Garnish each serving with more fresh cilantro.
- Calories 474.15 kcal High
- Protein 43.47 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.22 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.0 g High
- Trans Fat 0.19 g High
- Cholesterol 126.12 mg High
- Sodium 219.97 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.28 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.37 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 77.38 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source
- Potassium 311.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 44.88 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.49 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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