Indian Spiced Lentil and Chicken Salad

Name: Indian Spiced Lentil and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken thighs; 200 g lentils; 15 g garam masala; 5 g turmeric; 5 g cumin; 5 g coriander; 200 g yogurt; 300 g cucumber; 10 g cilantro; 100 g red onion; 30 g lemon juice

Warm and fragrant Indian-inspired salad with spiced lentils, tandoori chicken, cucumber raita, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Total: 1 h 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 415
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 30 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken thighs600 g
lentils200 g
garam masala15 g
turmeric5 g
cumin5 g
coriander5 g
yogurt200 g
cucumber300 g
cilantro10 g
red onion100 g
lemon juice30 g

Method

5 steps

Rinse lentils and simmer in water with turmeric and cumin until tender, about 20 minutes.
Season chicken thighs with garam masala and coriander, then pan-fry until cooked through and golden.
Dice cucumber and red onion, then mix with yogurt and lemon juice to create the raita.
Combine the cooked lentils, sliced chicken, and raita in a large bowl.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.