Topic: CA's Chicken Dhansak

[Stephen Lindsay]

sounds like you made a lot of changes - it would be difficult therefore to say that it was CA's recipe you used?

[Unclefrank]

Hi freedomboy, the recipe CA uses for the Tarkha Dhal is spot-on, as stated in the recipe the frying is the most important part of the dhal. I made a batch the other day ( http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=4786.10 ) and the taste of the dhal is just wonderful. The frying of cumin and garlic comes through the dish perfectly, a very moreish taste indeed, this Tarkha Dhal recipe and the Dhansak recipe is a very, very close replica of my local TA i cant recommend this recipe and the Dhansak enough. Try it to the letter freedomboy you will not be dissappointed.

[George]

I also don't understand why this is registering as my 1st post. I've put up loads and am a very seasoned BIR follower/practicioner!!!!

You've mentioned so many alterations, I can't help wondering what else you left out, added or changed. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but it might be worth posting the resultant recipe as your take on Chicken Dhansak, rather than commenting on CA's recipe. I just looked back at CAs recipe (post #1) and there's no mention of garam masala, for a start. These are major changes which would completely alter the flavour.

[Cory Ander]

I was very impressed with this recipe. It was very easy to make and perfectly combined the "sweet/sour taste.....I can guarantee that this is the best Dansak recipe on here! Many, many thanks CA!!!!!!!

Glad you enjoyed it FB 

And thanks for your kind words.... 

[hcoool]

Just eaten this, another 10/10 CA!   

I used 48 hour marinaded chicken tikka and just plain red lentils and it was lovely.

Cheers,
H.

[Stephen Lindsay]

that's a great recommendation hcool, I think that may well be my next port of call, I like a Dhansak!

[cslgirl]

Started the cooking marathon about midday, finished around 5pm lol ! 

Chicken tikka dansak as per recipe instructions.  It was delicious!!  Will definitely be making again as I have lots of dal ready to go now.  Thanks for a wonderfully tasty recipe!

[Peripatetic Phil]

Now that looks seriously nice : if it were me, I would serve it with lime pickle, onion salad and a keema nan -- do you use any of these as your accompaniments ?

** Phil.

[solarsplace]

Now that looks seriously nice : if it were me, I would serve it with lime pickle, onion salad and a keema nan -- do you use any of these as your accompaniments ?

** Phil.

Agreed, looks absolutely delicious! - good work!

[cslgirl]

Wow, what a great recipe!  I made this a couple of weeks ago and am making again right now  ;D  Thank you!