BALTI SAUCE - BASIC SAUCE FOR ANYTHING GOES CURRY
I believe the word Balti actually means "bucket"....this famous style of curry is cooked in a balti pan, much like a wok. I think the reference to bucket means more that you can throw anything in! I fell in love with balti curries years ago living in Birmingham UK - a few blocks from balti central. What sushi bars are to Vancouver, balti houses are to Birmingham. I know this is a very anglo version of balti sauce, a very mild one at that, but it is quite healthy and light....and not lacking any flavour. It's also fairly quick to prepare compared to some recipes I've tried. You can boost up the heat factor as you wish. I included mainly ready ground spices, but of course you could use whole. If you use whole cardamom seeds or whole coriander I would suggest grinding the spices up after you roast them (otherwise you have a lot of woody bits to deal with). Use the sauce to make any kind of veggie curry and serve with naan or roti on the side. This makes 3 cups of sauce - enough for 4 servings. I like to save half the sauce for a different curry later on. (good for a fridge cleaner curry! :) It also improves overnight, as many sauces do. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by magpie diner
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Measure out the 8 spices into a bowl (first 8 ingredients). If using fresh chilis then leave those out for now. Warm up a large skillet or pot (ideally cast iron) and bring to med-high heat. Gently roast the spices in the dry skillet -- watching the mixture doesn't burn, keep stirring. After about a minute it will become fragrant and begin to get dark - take it off the heat and pour back into the bowl - set aside.
- Put the skillet back on the heat, add in the oil and bring back to medium high heat. Add in the chopped onion and cook thru until translucent. Once the onion is cooked, add in the ginger and garlic and mix well - watching the garlic doesn't burn. Next add the spice mixture back in, followed by the tinned tomatoes.
- Mix in about 1 cup of water - you want a thick sauce, but not too paste-like. Add in the salt, bay leaves and cardamom seeds.
- Grate the zest off of the lemon, add to the pot, along with the juice from 1/2 of the lemon. Save the other half for later, you may want to add more. Let it all simmer on medium-low.
- For a nice smooth sauce, remove the bay leaves and blend until smooth (an immersion blender works well).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 726.6, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.5
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Scovia
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Afaq Faqii
[email protected]This is a keeper!
Frey Ok
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Avuyile Ntila
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Mozzam Bhatti
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy balti sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Torek Vai
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've used it to make chicken balti, lamb balti, and vegetable balti, and they've all been delicious.
John Kolorah
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with chicken, lamb, and vegetables, and it's always delicious.
Thomas Don
[email protected]This is a great basic balti sauce recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I like that you can adjust the spice level to your own taste.
Suliman Shenwari
[email protected]I've been looking for a good balti sauce recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the sauce from my favorite Indian restaurant.
Timmy Evers
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! It's the perfect balance of spices and heat. I used it to make a chicken balti curry, and it was the best balti I've ever had.
Roshan Yonjan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy balti sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner. I especially like that it's not too spicy, so my kids can enjoy it too.
Lwazi Mdungela
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've used it to make chicken balti, lamb balti, and vegetable balti, and they've all been delicious.
Alarape Kazeem
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with chicken, lamb, and vegetables, and it's always delicious.
hamini hassan
[email protected]This is a great basic balti sauce recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially like that you can adjust the spice level to your own taste.
Ameer Ali
[email protected]I was really impressed with this balti sauce. It was so easy to make and it tasted just like the sauce from my favorite Indian restaurant. I will definitely be making this again.
Demir Oglu
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some spice to your weeknight dinners. It's quick and easy to make, and it goes well with a variety of dishes. I especially like it with chicken or lamb.
Chrissy Waifu
[email protected]I've tried a lot of balti sauces, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it.
jes gangster
[email protected]This balti sauce is a real winner! It's packed with flavor and has just the right amount of heat. I used it to make a chicken balti curry, and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it on its own.