Easy & Juicy Sizzling Chicken Dhansak

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup (200 g) split yellow lentils (tur dal), rinsed
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, pureed
• 1/2 cup (50 g) pumpkin, diced (or substitute with butternut squash)
• 1/2 cup (75 g) green beans, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
• 3 cups (720 ml) water or chicken broth
• 1 tsp tamarind paste (optional for tanginess)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)