Tandoori Chicken Dal Curry.

You can cook Tandoori Chicken Dal Curry using 16 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Tandoori Chicken Dal Curry

1. Prepare 1/2 kg of chicken (bone-in).
2. Prepare 1 of sweet onion (finely chopped).
3. It's 2 of green chillies (sliced).
4. You need 1 of large potato (peeled & cubed).
5. It's 1/2 cup of massoor dal.
6. Prepare 2 of tomatoes (chopped).
7. You need 1 sprig of curry leaves.
8. It's 1 tbsp of salt.
9. You need 1 tsp of coriander seeds.
10. It's 1 tsp of tumeric powder.
11. You need 2 tsp of chili powder.
12. It's 1 tbsp of coriander powder.
13. Prepare 1 tbsp of garam masala powder.
14. You need 3 of coriander leaves (garnish).
15. It's 1 tbsp of lemon juice.
16. You need 1 tsp of ground cumin.

Tandoori Chicken Dal Curry instructions

1. Prep the tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and peppers..
2. Heat oil in a large pot (I recommend coconut oil). Add in cumin, let it sizzle. Add in onions, green chillies, and salt. Saute until it gets nice and golden..
3. Add in all spice powders and curry leaves. You may substitute 2 tbsp Tandoori Masala powder instead of the Garam Masala, coriander powder, and red pepper. Toss until evenly distributed..
4. Add in chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, and dal. For a less traditional take, sear the chicken (in a pan with butter before adding it). Mix thoroughly..
5. Add water up to the level in the pot and bring it to a boil..
6. Reduce heat and cook uncovered at a simmer for 40 minutes..
7. Add the lemon juice. Serve with coriander leaves as a garnish..