5 Spice Chicken DHANSAK - Al's Kitchen - INDIAN RESTAURANT CURRY made simple at home

Dhansak stems from Persian and Gujarati cuisines. Popular in the UK Indian restaurant scene, Al brings this superb, simple to make Indian Restaurant style 5 spice version into your home. Will you ever order a takeaway again?
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Ingredients List
Rapeseed Oil
120-140g cooked Red split lentils
8-12 Chicken Tikka Pieces.
30g Onion finely diced ( Very finely diced)
30g Red pepper finely diced ( Very finely diced)
30g Yellow pepper (Very finely diced)
2 Tbsp Tomato puree, watered down
1Tbsp Tomato Ketchup
1.5 Tbsp Mix powder of mild curry powder
1 Tbsp chilli powder (Any heat you choose)
2 cracked cardamon pods
1/4 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp dried methi leaves
2 Tbsp Garlic/Ginger paste
1/2 Tsp Salt
1Tbsp Sugar
1 Slice of Lemon
Fresh Coriander
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[@thejellokats8338]

I've been cooking Al's recipes for a few months now. Done the bhuna, the pathia, the ceylon, the vindaloo, and the chasni. Every one of them is an absolute banger, proper restaurant taste and texture. Can't recommend these curries highly enough. Once you get started by accumulating the spices, getting the right kind of pan, making your first batch of base gravy... the rest is a piece of cake. You can be knocking out incredible curries at the drop of a hat. The dhansak is on the menu for tomorrow! Thanks Al!!

[@dianemurphy1628]

Your right, thats the best dhansak ever! !! Thank you, superb recipe.

[@denisemorgan7054]

Absolutely love your videos. Thank you x

[@petermabbs308]

During this Lock-down, I have been inspired by these videos Al. I have always prided myself on my ability to be able to cook egg and chips for England, and added a few heated baked beans and, now and again, do the odd baked spud with Butter or Tuna and Mayo. After watching a couple of your vids, I ordered a selection of spices from Amazon and a pan, made your base gravy and wow......... my wife loves me again ! I now cook curries at least 3 times a week.

[@robingadd1216]

Looks fantastic ! Thank you (as always). Good man.

[@Gremlin6409]

Made base gravy 1 as I didn’t have all the ingredients for 2 and then this was my first recipe with it - absolutely spot on! You’ve changed my curry life Al! Keep up the great work. From Galway, Ireland via John Robins

[@Jp-rr5xj]

im trying this today cant wait i am waiting for base gravy mk 2 to finish this is my new favorite channel i really enjoy watching these videos i have been lurking for like 2 weeks checking it all out

[@ElongatedEyeballs]

Your taste buds are clearly finely tuned to getting that BIR flavour. You have changed my curry game forever! Thank you 👍

[@adrianhorgan8944]

Wow, blown away by some of these recipes, made the Dhansak a couple of times and it just gets better. The Bombay potatoes were also amazing. Much appreciated for the knowledge, i feel like after years of cooking indian and it being fairly good, i have now got to another level thanks to guys like Al

[@jimbojet8728]

Thank you Al. Watching from Llanelli , Wales. I like the look of this recipe, it’s on my list. A good vid again!

[@Ballysillanone]

First time cooking a Dhansak. Great results. John and Ellis did me a great favour sending me your way! I think this is the 9th or 10th of your curries I have done and all have been fabulous. And that's from someone starting out without a great cooking background.

[@whitey7998]

Going to try this tomorrow, can’t wait. Made a batch of your base 2 earlier, it’s fantastic. Thank you Al.

[@NeilDickinson1975]

I have just made this, it’s my first curry from your channel and it was better than any Dhansak I have had anywhere, I am absolutely blown away by it !! Well done.

[@stephenrutherford7947]

Just made this tonight and yes it was bloody lovely, probably the best tasting curry I’ve made so far. Thanks Al 😀

[@TerraBritannia]

Thanks Al, just cooked and eaten this one too. Lovely stuff!

[@paddy4985]

Hi Al, Like many I guess, I discovered you through John Robins. I made your base gravy a couple of weeks ago and since then we (my family of 5) have had 3 of your curries, 2 of which were this dhansak. I’m not a bad cook, but I couldn’t believe how easy your recipes are or how like my local Indian takeaway they were. Absolutely love your recipes and the way you do your videos. My 5 year old said I can take the spices up a level if I want lol. Good job man.

[@stuartbrooking4325]

This was great Al, my 1st go at one of your curry's and I LOVE it. Thank you from North London

[@belindagordon8847]

Made this curry last night with the recommended lemon rice. It was wonderful. So very good. Thank you.

[@whitey7998]

Just made this. Wow...... amazing. Thanks Al

[@grahamflett248]

That looks amazing ! Cheers Al definitely going to try this 👏👍

[@PeterKitay]

Made my first batch of base gravy today and tested it on this dhansak, the flavour is incredible, thanks Al!

[@pedro-tp3nd]

looks lovely al, i will give that a go this friday, cheers.

[@splat68]

Watching from Ipswich, Suffolk. Love this recipe. Will be trying it out over the next day or so.

[@kazali6111]

Love a dansac. Really comforting curry .

[@delmaista69]

One of my faves Al. Will be cooking mate. Keep em coming fella, from Loggerheads, Shropshire.

[@markwallace7944]

Loving the new camera set up in your kitchen Al 👍 definitely going to be giving your Dhansak recipe a try soon.

[@neilstanley5565]

Hi Al, and greetings from Auckland New Zealand, have been impressing friends with your curries for some time now, keep up the good work.

[@MrDogs32]

Just cooked this,exactly as Al made...was truly awesome

[@cowan8hg]

Absolutely 1st class, Al!!! I've only found your channel tonight (base gravy #1), but that's me subscribed now!!

[@waynebuswell8570]

Dhansak is my fave curry

[@brendonhunt2411]

Watching from Southwell, North Nottinghamshire, another Al recipe I'll be trying!👍

[@Doowickeybob]

Never tried Dansak before but I will be cooking one now, looks really nice.

[@davidcockayne4502]

Just had it. All I can say is wow, brilliant. So many layers of flavour. Thank you Al

[@AlsKitchen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sue5488]

Made this earlier. Just had a bowl full. Wow!! I've made loads of curries during pandemic, all we great, full of flavour. This one though has got to be 10 out of 10 absolutely delicious.

[@stephenairlie8364]

Looks good I'll try it..

[@jap2714]

Can't wait to make this, watching from the Heathrow area. Originally from Glasgow

[@Curryking32000]

looks gorgeous Al!! great to see you back

[@jamesfryer9976]

Just made this with base gravy 2, and wow. It really does live up to the hype. In fact in might even exceed the hype! 10/10 would recommend! If you’re watching this then 100% make it!!!

[@duncanmit5307]

Hi great video like your style. Easy to follow....I got a pan like yours ...got at Asian store. Learning lots from your old videos... Many thanks

[@johngulliver6151]

I cooked this dhansak this evening it was superb very authentic in taste looks and texture Thanks Al you are the curry guru no doubt about it.

[@poppybunny2526]

Hey Al, great recipe and its great to see you back ! 😀

[@mikeoxlong7890]

So happy you're making new content, I'm definitely going to give this a try. I am a serious curry addict and started making your curry gravy and madras recipes about 2 years ago, you have changed my life. I'd tried for years making different curries and never made anything anywhere near similar to British takeaway before, your recipes are spot on. I'm searching franticly to find a better Dhansak recipe now so that you'll come round and cook one for me. Thanks so much from Essex.

[@AlsKitchen]

Great comment Joe. Thanks for support

[@mikeoxlong7890]

@@AlsKitchen thank you for sharing your recipes with us, your videos are great especially during lockdown. Now let's get those 50k subscribers, I really want that naan bread recipe!!!!

[@foresterf]

Watching from Sunderland. Thanks to your channel my curries are now up there with anything that can be bought in a takeaway. 5 spice madras & vindaloo are so simple yet so BIR authentic.

[@garyjackson5795]

Looks fantastic Al, can't wait to try this one - thanks for sharing. Cheers from High Wycombe.

[@barryfitzgerald8399]

This is the best curry I’ve made so far, Al you are a genius 🍺

[@MrJacobnat]

Great iselection and easy to follow instructions.thanks mate. I'm really inspired to give this ago. from Auckland New Zealand

[@katkea5404]

Al, I’m from Yorkshire but live in Abu Dhabi. Love your recipes. We’ve made your base gravy and made a few of the curries. Fantastic mate, going to make this tonight. Keep going mate. Top man!

[@YachtAntillean]

slowly working through your curry recipes. Watching and cooking from Chiriqui province ,Panama. Keep the curries coming

[@thelucases7843]

Another quick tasty dish I see Al, loving it from Mendam, Norfolk

[@bluestaffy5101]

heyup from sheffield Al, best food channel ever ,loving all your new videos ,fantastic to see you back mate !

[@AlsKitchen]

Glad you like it.

[@krycek1976]

Love this guy!

[@iantipper10]

Hi Al, Kitchen layout looks great, I wish I had the space to do the same....Glad to see you back..

[@juliescammell856]

Made this it was lovely 😊 thanks

[@greggmckella8592]

Awesomeness Al! My favourite Indian dish and that's pretty bang on! From Brighton!

[@steveharper9814]

Watching from New Zealand. Used to live in Beckenham and go to the curry house in Elmers End roundabout many moons ago!

[@chrisfreeman5782]

looks amazing

[@andrewfrost8866]

Watching from just outside Hull. Love Trooper, an Iron Maiden beer.

[@tonyweavers4292]

I made this one Al, it was beautiful. I wish I'd taken a photo. Another one soon, with photo!

[@gaynorsimcox2266]

Thanks Al another brilliant curry. We moved to county Cavan Ireland 16 years ago and so missed our BIR curry we were used to eating in Selly Oak Birmingham and were spoilt for choice. Now we have your brilliant recipes there is nothing we miss from home. When is the naan bread recipe coming Al? Thank you so so so much keep em coming.

[@shepski8065]

Nice new setup Mr...very good indeed. Love the angles ..

[@danielszanto4738]

Made lots of your curries now!Using your base (both of which if made in bulk and freeze), not got around to your spice mix but looks simple enough. Everything so far has been excellent and have recommended many family and friends to your channel. Keep it up Al, enjoy a nice cold 'Old empire' IPA

[@Red_Snappa]

Messaged you last night on Twitter about my son loving your Chicken Bengal....he’s just watched this with me & yep, Dhansak next up...Cheers Al 👍😉

[@TheCashmanianDevil]

Made this tonight. Really great, intense and balanced flavours. I added a bit of fresh green chilli as I love the contrasting bitter heat against the sweet and sour. Loads of sauce left over, which is begging for a few boiled eggs in the week. Cheers Al.

[@rubikclockweights]

Im a new subscriber...thank you for all these videos, keep it up ! Lovin it brother !!

[@steveobrien4141]

I cooked this last night Best Dhansak i've ever had shame i couldn't share it with friends and family many thanks from north somerset.

[@philk9501]

Looks authentic too

[@carolegray3456]

From North Lincolnshire and love your curries Al, shared it onto my FB page. Other half would like the beer but I just drink lager :) . Going to make this curry next weekend, yum yum

[@markblackhurst8053]

Hi Al ,watching from Liverpool, had the slow cooked lamb tonight, great as always ,good video tonight mate,take care and catch you next time,good idea with the kitchen by the way🍻🍻

[@richardhindmarsh939]

You've got me hooked ! Originally from the black country now in Wigan showing them how its done. Cheers Al for your videos ...superb!

[@gerardbolam2985]

that was excellent and my wife loved it aswell as the chicken bengal you are just getting better ! thankyou so much , keep them coming buddy

[@AlsKitchen]

Thank you so much 😃

[@rickhaslam96]

Londoner living in Romania, your curries are delish Al!

[@paulandrews1560]

Just made this, first time ever making a “proper” curry, went out and bought all of the ingredients this morning, made the number 2 base and then the chicken dhansak........ it was AMAZING ! thank you so much for this video, I’ll be making more of your recipes very very soon !

[@AlsKitchen]

Great to hear!

[@struanrobertson3417]

Top notch.!

[@theclattykitchenbrewery1435]

Hi Al good to see you back I'm from Scotland 🇬🇧

[@tadeusz1]

Hi there, my fave dish. Thanks so much. Here in Montreal, good curry houses are few and far between. I now have the "how to" vids from you. THE best. Cheers Mr. A.

[@philipthompson3535]

Hi Al, how much red and yellow pepper please? You missed it off your ingredients...

[@ello7222]

Watching from Berlin, Germany. Great recipe, just as usual. Thank you :-)

[@courtneyleigh2435]

Perfect beverage pairing. I'm doing my bit to support Trooper all the way from the US.

[@tonysoprano7425]

Watching for years from Kloosterburen, Groningen the Netherlands Thanks Al!

[@AlsKitchen]

I love the Netherlands. In fact I am suppose to be there now!!

[@salvatorecosta6726]

What a great dish! one of my favs when ordering .Once you have the right Ingredients set up it only takes minutes to do and tbh it is exactly what i expect from a B.I.R Thanks Al

[@lawlini1979]

Cheers from the home of the curry mile in Rusholme. Greetings from Manchester England 🐝⛵

[@Marian-rl1rn]

From Minnesota USA. Can't wait to try your curries

[@84jrk]

Thanks for all your recipes.....from lossiemouth,Scotland

[@minkyj1]

Made this at the weekend minus the methi leaves. Delicious!

[@alan-yo3ju]

Watching from Scotland Al , nice tasty recipes. Cheers 👍🏻

[@MrJonoma]

Hi Al. From Essex but living in Northampton. Your methods are world class mate

[@the5oclockhero479]

Scotland - loving your work

[@chrisgraham1496]

Made this tonight me & the Mr's loved it 👍

[@Nik252]

Greetings from Dresden East Germany go to Al and all the Ruby fans out there...... love the show m8 :)

[@kendogfriends8501]

Nice one Al, keep up the good work.

[@jamesworgan1559]

I really enjoy your stuff Al. Cant wait to try this, and i reside in North Somerset UK, We like a drop of cider in these here parts. Some would say Gods own Country! Take care.

[@Fuchs7456]

Hello from Berlin (Germany), Brit exile from Bristol (UK). I can get my ingredients from Asian supermarkets, and some others (like fresh mint and coriander) from the very many Turkish shops here. In view of coronavirus, there are also some online Asian shops from which I can order stuff, although the delay factor is sometimes serious! Never mind - one company has contacted me and some nice Iranian saffron is now (at last!) on the way from Hamburg. Slobber, drool......Al, keep up the good work, mate!

[@Trig71]

Hi Al, watching from a rock in the middle of the Irish Sea, otherwise known as the Isle of Man. Love your curry's, got them all saved into a library. Keep them coming and keep safe.

[@AlsKitchen]

Hope you enjoy. My sister live in the isle of Man

[@catherinerose9649]

Wowser, lush dhansak and so filling! Used quorn instead of chicken (just because we had it in!) and homemade flat breads. 😋

[@Bruce.Wallace]

Awesome recipe Al. Tuning in from Brisbane, Australia.

[@DanielB288]

Greetings from Sheffield! Keep up the good vids!

[@jamesw7624]

Great video again Al thanks mate. When you cook 3-4 different curries for family and friends whats the best way to keep it all warm.

[@jimsweeney9451]

Brilliant Al. Love the wooded spoon 😃 Jim (Scotland)

[@davidhutchinson4661]

Another nice one Al. Thanks from Leeds

[@ElongatedEyeballs]

Wow, just wow. I followed your base gravy recipe. Then followed you chicken tikka recipe which I cooked on the BBQ. At that point I was thinking they are both nice but certainly not BIR smells. Then once I combined those two with this recipe the flavours and smells came together and my kitchen smelling like a Friday night walking past a restaurant. Thanks Al, you're a champion and given me a secret weapon to unleash on future family dinners. Top fella

[@tamstewartmusic8387]

Having been addicted to your chicken Ceylon recipe , I decided to try this one for a change. Absolutely delicious! Lamb madras next.