Hara Masala Chicken

Another of my Balti recipes, get the wok out.This is a lighter curry, creamy, sexy, and wonderful to eat. As I live in Spain I tend to serve this as a tapas when friends call in for a drink. often I serve this with noodles as a change from rice. Cooking time of less than twenty minutes make this a must cook dish for those of you who are busy.The use of a apple and a few dates give a different slant to curry.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  lb skinless chicken breast, and cubed
• 1  green apple, peeled cored and chopped
• 3  tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 2  tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 4  fluid ounces plain yogurt
• 3  tablespoons  fromage frais
• 1  large green chili, seeded and chopped
• 1  bunch spring onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon garlic, pulp
• 1  teaspoon ginger, pulp
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  ounce dates, stoned and chopped

Directions

1. In a blender process all the ingredients EXCEPT FOR THE CHICKEN AND DATES, to make a smooth sauce.
2. Heat a wok and fry the mix for a few minutes.
3. Add the chicken, stir, cover the wok with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the dates and serve.
5. Simple wasn't it.
6. Serve with noodles or rice and a vegetable curry, some bread to mop up the sauce might be good too.