BALTI (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)

Made using base gravy this chicken balti recipe is based on garlic, peppers and onions, with turmeric and garam masala, among other spices. A medium hot and slightly sour dish Looking for my base free / from scratch version? It's here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvzVI_4Z5f8&list=PLlXT352HDbitSaqZbTU2MZnfWswbqBmTK All my recipes can be found at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/ ## Ingredients ## ---------------- IMPORTANT ---------------- Chilli powder heat can vary dramatically between brands and freshness. I recommend you initially use less than required as you can always add more during cooking. ------------------------------------------- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 1/2 onion (chopped in big chunks) 1/4 green pepper (chopped in big chunks) 1/4 red pepper (chopped in big chunks) 1/2 tomato slices 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of fenugreek leaves / kasoori methi 1/2 teaspoon of ginger (grated or paste) 1/2 teaspoon of garlic (grated or paste) 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder 1 teaspoon of mix powder / curry powder 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala powder 3 tablespoons of tomato paste (mixed with 3 tablespoons of water) 1 teaspoon of chilli powder - hot 3 green chillies (optional) 6-8 pieces of meat, vegetables, tofu or paneer 3 tablespoons of balti paste 250 millilitres of curry base ## Method ## 1. Heat a pan and add the vegetable oil until sizzling 2. Add the onions, peppers and tomatoes stirring occasionally and cook for about 30-60 seconds 3. Add the salt, fenugreek leaves, garlic and ginger and stir in well 4. Add the turmeric, curry powder, coriander, cumin, garam masala and mix well, it will form a fairly thick paste when it mixes with the oil, if it's too thick add a dash of water or base gravy 5. When the above ingredients are all mixed in add the tomato paste, chilli powder and chillies and stir in 6. Add the meat, balti paste and base gravy and cook until oil separates, about 5-10 mins. ############################################ # If you like this recipe, please like, comment and subscribe # ############################################ ## More dishes ## All my videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlXT352HDbitSaqZbTU2MZnfWswbqBmTK All my recipes: https://thecurrykid.co.uk/ ## Follow Me ## Website: https://www.thecurrykid.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_curry_kid/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCurryKid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurryKidUK ## Items i use ## Coconut Milk Powder https://amzn.to/33sl7zY Aluminium Pan https://amzn.to/2TlS3a0 Large Pot https://amzn.to/2OHTcrR Stick Blender https://amzn.to/2VzblJU Chefs Spoon https://amzn.to/326VDrM Spatulas https://amzn.to/2MxkZJn Measuring Jug https://amzn.to/2MF3dDB Measuring Spoons https://amzn.to/2Md9irC Iron Tawa https://amzn.to/35lzLLj Non Stick Tawa https://amzn.to/2OO7Uxk Cooking Stove https://amzn.to/313OtDq I participate in the Amazon Associates Program. If buy using an affiliate link, I earn a small commission directly from Amazon, this does not affect the price you pay.