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[Ashes]

There are lots of different recipes for garam masala. Ideally there is no one definitive version,  like curry powder every chef has his own version. Balti as opposed to ordinary garam masala should be more aromatic and contain certain "typically" balti spices.. but the line between a balti and an indian GM is blurred.,

here is a BGM: http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Balti%20garam%20masala

[currygit]

Thank you Ashes for that clear reply.  I shall have to dig around.

[woodpecker21]

hi all
it is used in the chilli masala goes especially well in bruce edwards chicken chilli masala( see curry house cookery post in the downloads section. i have made this dish many times and had it from my local Rajver( recipes for curry sauce posted you must try it ) but only use one complete pod in a dish for 2 and remeber to remove it when you serve or you may have to visit the dentist they are incredibly hard  ;D

regards
gary