Dal Chicken with Chilli Paneer and Naan

A hearty Indian-inspired feast featuring spicy lentil chicken curry, fried chilli paneer, and homemade buttery naan bread from scratch.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1355.1 kcals 5420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 112.1 grams 448.5 grams
Fat 74.6 grams 298.2 grams
Protein 61.5 grams 245.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Cornflour
mixed with 3 tbsp water
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
150
ml
50
g
Butter
melted, for brushing
40
g
450
g
Paneer
cut into thin strips
GrainsCereals
450
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
LegumesPulses
250
g
Red Lentils
rinsed and soaked in 250ml water
Liquids
300
ml
Chicken Stock
divided use
Meat
6
piece
Chicken Thighs
boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
2
piece
Dried Red Chillies
torn or chopped, seeds removed
1
tbsp
Curry Leaves
finely chopped fresh
1
tsp
1
bunch
Coriander
fresh, roughly chopped
2
tbsp
Mint Leaves
roughly chopped fresh
50
g
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Green Chillies
finely chopped
2
piece
Onion
finely chopped
5
cm
Root Ginger
peeled, finely chopped
6
piece
Garlic Cloves
finely chopped

Steps

  • Mix flour, yeast, and baking powder in a food mixer with a dough hook.
  • Add egg, sugar, salt, yoghurt, and milk, then mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Let dough rise for 1 hour, knead until smooth, and divide into 6 balls.
  • Place dough balls on a floured tray, cover, and rest for another 1 hour.
  • Fry dried chillies, green chillies, and onion in half the oil for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in curry leaves, ginger, garlic, and a spice paste made with 150ml stock.
  • Add lentils and their soaking water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add 40g butter to the lentils and keep warm while cooking chicken.
  • Fry chicken chunks in a separate pan until golden and almost cooked through.
  • Combine lentils and chicken with tomatoes and remaining stock, then simmer until tender.
  • Stir in tamarind, sugar, coriander, and mint, then season to taste.
  • Deep fry paneer strips in a wok until golden-brown and drain.
  • Stir-fry pine nuts, chillies, ginger, and garlic in the same wok.
  • Add red onion, peppers, vinegar, soy sauce, and stock, then bring to a simmer.
  • Thicken sauce with cornflour paste and return the paneer to the pan.
  • Preheat oven to its highest setting and heat a baking tray inside.
  • Stretch dough into ovals and bake for 5 minutes until risen.
  • Brush hot naans with 50g melted butter and serve with chicken dal and paneer.