Chicken Moglai Balti

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A rich, creamy chicken curry with aromatic spices and a velvety egg-based sauce
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Chicken Moglai Balti is a luxurious and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, creamy sauce made from eggs and cream. The base is built with sautéed onions, ginger, garlic, and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, creating a fragrant foundation. The unique addition of beaten eggs and sugar gives the sauce a silky texture and a subtle sweetness that balances the savory spices. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress guests with restaurant-quality Indian cuisine. Serve it hot with naan bread or basmati rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Chicken Moglai Balti

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 29.9

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Chicken Moglai Balti is a luxurious and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, creamy sauce made from eggs and cream. The base is built with saut&# 195;©ed onions, ginger, garlic, and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, creating a fragrant foundation. The unique addition of beaten eggs and sugar gives the sauce a silky texture and a subtle sweetness that balances the savory spices. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress guests with restaurant-quality Indian cuisine. Serve it hot with naan bread or basmati rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the chicken meat into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Heat the ghee or butter in a large wok over moderate heat.
  3. Fry the grated onions with the salt until they become translucent.
  4. Add the grated ginger, crushed garlic, broken cardamoms, and cinnamon sticks.
  5. Stir-fry the mixture until the onions are golden brown and fragrant.
  6. Add the chicken chunks to the wok.
  7. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until it begins to brown.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together the lightly beaten eggs, sugar, ground almonds, and cream.
  9. Lower the heat to very low.
  10. Pour the egg and cream mixture into the wok with the chicken.
  11. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring carefully, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  12. Be careful not to overcook the sauce, or the eggs and cream will curdle.
  13. Serve hot, garnished with flaked almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 29.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 11.1mg4%
Sodium 10.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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