Beans and Chicken Balti

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

• 2 cups canned chick peas, drained
• 2 cups canned butter beans, drained
• 8 cups chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup (250ml) water
• ½ cup (125ml) yoghurt
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh chopped coriander, for serving
• Naan bread, for serving

1. In a large frying pan, heat butter and oil. Fry garlic and onion for 3–4 or until soft.
2. Add beans and chicken, bay leaves, cloves, masala, cumin, tomatoes and water, Cover with lid and cook for 25–30 until meat is tender.
3. Add yoghurt and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with naan bread.