Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -2 serrano pepper, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

Method

  • Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, serrano peppers, fennel seeds & cumin seeds. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, while stirring, until the seeds are slightly toasted and fragrant.
  • Add the ginger, curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, black pepper & salt. Saute for just about a minute.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and brown a bit, until no longer pink, for about 5 minutes.
  • Finally, stir in lentils, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and spinach. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer while covered for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes or so, and add water if mixture gets a bit too dry.
  • Once the lentils are cooked, the curry is done. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt. When serving, top with parsley and eggs.