Chicken Sag

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

4 skinless chicken breasts, diced 
2 red chillies, deseeded 
2 garlic cloves 
1 tbsp ginger
1 onion, chopped
Oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric 
4 cloves 
¼ lb red split lentils
1 tin chopped tomatoes
¼ lb spinach 

METHOD

Put the chillies, garlic, ginger and onion in a small blender and blend to a paste. 
Heat 1 tsp oil in a large pan and fry the paste for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the spices and cook for another minute. 
Add the chicken pieces and coat in the spices. 
Cook for 5 minutes before adding the lentils
Add the chopped tomatoes with along with 1½ tins of boiling water.
Simmer for 25 minutes, season, then tip in the spinach and stir until wilted. 
Serve with rotis or nan bread