Sweet and sour chicken

• skinless boneless chicken thighs↗500g g
• lemon↗1/2-1

  juiced to taste

• ground cumin↗2 tsp tsp
• paprika↗2 tsp tsp
• hot chili powder↗1-2 tsp tsp
• natural yogurt↗200g g
• vegetable oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• large onion↗1

  sliced

• garlic cloves↗3

  pressed

• green chili↗1

  seedless, finely chopped (optional)

• ginger↗thumb-sized piece

  thumb‑sized piece, grated

• garam masala↗1 tsp tsp
• ground fenugreek↗2 tsp tsp
• tomato purée↗3 tbsp tbsp
• chicken stock↗300ml ml
• шматочки мигдалю↗50g

  підсмажені

• басматі рис↗cooked

  зварений

• наан↗
• манговий чатні

  або лаймовий маринад

• кінза↗fresh
• лайм↗

  часточки

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients with a little seasoning. Cut the chicken into bite‑size pieces and toss with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

2. 2

   In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, green chili, ginger and a little seasoning. Sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the spices together with the tomato purée, cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant, then add the stock and the marinated chicken. Cook for 15 minutes, then add the remaining marinade from the bowl. Simmer for 5 minutes, after which sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve with rice, naan, chutney, coriander and lime wedges, if desired.