Tandoori Chicken with Black Lentil Sauce and Herb Pulao

Marinated tandoori chicken served with creamy black lentils, herb-infused basmati rice, and a fresh rocket and mango salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1053 kcals 4212 kcals
Carbohydrates 108 grams 432 grams
Fat 48.5 grams 194 grams
Protein 46.3 grams 185 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
15
ml
Ginger-Garlic Paste
For first marinade
Dairy
1
unit
Butter
Melted with oil for basting
250
g
Yoghurt
Thick plain
30
g
Butter
For sauce
30
ml
Single Cream
For sauce
30
ml
Mascarpone
Alternatively double cream for pulao
Fruits
30
ml
Lemon Juice
For first marinade
1
piece
Mango
Green, unripe, julienne
GrainsCereals
4
piece
500
g
Basmati Rice
Washed and soaked
LegumesPulses
200
g
Liquids
7.5
ml
Lime Juice
For finishing chicken
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breast
On the bone, skin removed, scored
NutsSeeds
5
ml
Red Chilli Powder
For first marinade
5
ml
Salt
For first marinade
5
ml
Chaat Masala
For sprinkling
OilsFats
100
ml
Vegetable Oil
For second marinade
Vegetables
25
g
Rocket
Baby leaves

Steps

  • Mix first marinade ingredients and rub onto chicken, then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Combine second marinade ingredients, coat chicken, and rest in a cool place for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Simmer lentils with 30ml oil, ginger, garlic, and whole chillies in water until soft.
  • Sauté cumin, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilli in remaining oil, then stir in tomato paste and ground spices.
  • Mix cooked lentils into the seasoned oil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in 30g butter, 30ml cream, coriander, and salt, then blend until smooth.
  • Fry onions, cinnamon, cardamom, and mace in butter and oil until golden.
  • Add rice, salt, and 1L water; simmer covered until water is absorbed, then stir in herb purée and mascarpone.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Skewer and bake chicken at 200°C for three minutes, then at 160°C for 15 minutes.
  • Baste with butter-oil, bake for five more minutes, then finish with lime juice and chaat masala.
  • Dress rocket, apple, and mango with vinaigrette to create a salad.
  • Plate sauce followed by rice and chicken, garnishing with salad and serving with naan.