Drumstick One-Pot Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 chicken drumsticks (about 500 g)
• 80 g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, sliced (120 g)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (200 g)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp oil
• 500 ml water or light stock

Preparation

1. Heat oil; bloom cumin, then soften onion with ginger-garlic paste.
2. Add turmeric, garam masala, and tomatoes; cook until saucy.
3. Nestle drumsticks in, coat with masala, and sear lightly 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in rinsed lentils and water; bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Cover and cook 25–30 minutes until drumsticks are done and lentils soft.
6. Rest briefly, adjust salt, and serve as one generous bowl.