Chicken Dansak (High School)

Method

• Wash the lentils thoroughly, then cook in the water with the bouillon until soft and of purée consistency. Set aside
• Heat the oil and stir-fry the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes
• Add the mushrooms, onion and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft
• Add the spices, tomato purée, vinegar and tomatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Combine the chicken and lentil mixtures and heat through
• Place in a casserole dish and bake in a moderate oven 180C, 350F, Gas 4 for 30-40 minutes
• Garnish with the chopped spring onion
• Served on a bed of cooked rice