From a recipe book I got with a set of balti pans!  At least 10 years ago now.

It is the best recipe I possess without doubt.

Not sure if it was a restaurant sideline( the pans), but it certainly tastes and looks BIR.

Merry Xmas!

Hi guys this is a recipe I got hold of a few years ago and I think it is worthy of web time here.

Base sauce:

3 Tbsp Ghee or veg oil

Spices 1

5 Cloves
6 Green cardomons
10 Black peppercorns
3 Cinnamon sticks
4 Dried Bay leaves

5 Onions Sliced
2 Inch piece of ginger finely chopped
3 Garlic cloves finely chopped
Tin of Toms blended
1 Tbsp Tom Puree
2 Tbsp Chopped Coriander

Spices 2

1 Tbsp Fenugreek
2 Tbsp Ground Coriander
2 Tbsp Cumin
2 Tsp Turmeric
2 Tsp chilli powder (to taste I use Kohinoor and it?s hot)
2 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tsp Garam Masala (I use Kohinoor)
1Tbsp Salt (to taste)
1Pt water

Method:

Heat oil, stir fry spices 1 for 1 minute on medium heat then add Garlic and Ginger fry for 30 secs stirring continuously. Then add sliced onions and fry until soft. Mix in blended Toms, tom puree and fresh Coriander.  Fry for a few more minutes. 

Add all other spices (you may wish to make a paste and fry them separately first, but it?s not crucial) and fry for a few more minutes.

Add water stir and simmer for 30 mins.

Cool then liquidise.

Gravy is done




Chicken Balti

Ingredients:

4 Chicken breasts or thigh cubed
3 Tbsp Ghee or Veg oil
1 Onion Finely chopped
1? ginger finely sliced
3 Garlic cloves thinly sliced
2 Fresh chillies Finely chopped

Base gravy up to you how much you add, I would add 750 ML-1Litre.

Spices
1 Tsp Chilli Powder
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Chopped Coriander
Fresh tomato cut into pieces.

Method

Heat oil fry ginger, garlic for 30 secs, then add onion and chilli.  Fry until soft.  Add other spices ensuring they do not stick..  Stir fry for a few minutes then add chicken and stir fry for 10 mins, (a little longer if using thighs).

 Add Base Gravy and cook for 10 mins

Garnish with fresh coriander and Tomatoes

Done! Enjoy, I do.

I will try that the next time I get my hands on some Hab's.

You are right CP it would not work in a Korma!

The Mad Dog's doesn't have a flavour it is capsaicin and soyabean oil. That's it!

Wild Baby!

I think the person who set this site up should be Knighted.

Tried Cory's Pilau rice.  It rocks! But next time I will put a 1/3 of the sugar in, but as the man says it is optional.

I have a fantastic recipe for a mince curry (not at all like a chilli) I will post soon.  Don't be put off by mince it is fab IMO! 

Cant wait to try the base sauces.

Not sure if this is the correct place to put it but here is a link for great quality spices (the TRS stuff is great).  Free delivery over ?25.  I must point out I am not an employee it's just a quality site.

http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/

Thanks again

Welshknuckles