Pictures of the chicken balti step by step

oil and butter

cinnomin stick and cumin added

the onions chopped

after about 20-30 mins i transfer to a saucepan

blended toms added

just waitnig for oil to rise to the top

use when ever now


with mushrooms and fresh toms added and chicken tikka

finished result.
THanks for looking.

Thanks for posting the recipe for this lovely dish will try it this weekend.

Have not tried this yet but read somewhere that if you wrap the coriander in foil then place in freezer.

Hi mikeyp
    Same here,been looking for a while now.Found some in Blakenhall by Wolverhampton there is a big Asian community there with loads of shops,going to get one in about a week or so.The pan is Aluminium and 18cm or 20cm diameter(cant remember ) with a long wooden handle(about 14"),with high sides .Sorry cant find pic anywhere.

Quote from: JerryM on October 25, 2009, 04:57 PM
Unclefrank,

the lack of using a base put me off - i guess "as is" it's for those in the traditional camp.

i am keen to be able to make balti. is it something that could be adapted to BIR method. i've not really been able to get anywhere close to date.

this is what i used last: oil, garlic, onion, green pepper, base, fresh coriander, black pepper, LB spice mix. the trouble is it's still a bit off.

Hi Jerry, the onions you have to cook for about 20-30 mins on a very low heat then with the tomatoes, that makes "the base" it just needs to be done slowly.I must add though that i put mine in a slow cooker for about 2 hours.As for the green pepper i fry mine seperately in quite alot of oil about nearly covering them then use the oil to fry other bases etc...Hope that helps.
Forgot to add the balti can be made without adding chcken then stored in the fridge for about  a week and then use when needed.

No problem CA.
Would just like to know if anybody has actually tried the balti recipe?

Hi there CA,
                   Thats looks absolutely beautiful, what recipe and base did you use?
Thanks.

Hi Hansel just wondered what "restaurant style base sauce " you are using.
Thanks.

Hi Chilliprawn have you got any pics of the finished dish please.Very intrigued by this recipe.

Cory Ander it was in Ostend  ;D