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 mins
- Cook25 mins
- 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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About This Recipe
Balti Style Chicken Pasanda is a Bangladeshi dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Breast, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 474.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Balti-Style Chicken Pasanda?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Balti-Style Chicken Pasanda made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Cinnamon Sticks. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Balti-Style Chicken Pasanda?
- Explore these Bangladeshi side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Balti-Style Chicken Pasanda?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 474.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Balti-Style Chicken Pasanda easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
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