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Chicken balti served in a balti dish with naan
Spicy and Aromatic Chicken Balti

Birmingham-Style Chicken Balti

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
'Balti' refers to the thin steel wok this dish is cooked in. Born in Birmingham, UK, this style emphasizes high heat, fast cooking, and fresh spices, unlike slow-simmered traditional curries. Vegetables stay crisp, meat stays juicy.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine British-Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Grater
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Cube chicken and tomatoes; slice onions. Grate ginger and garlic.

Tip: Mise en place is vital for fast wok cooking.
2 ✓

Salt/pepper chicken. Sear in hot oil 3-4 mins. Remove.

Tip: Just brown it; don't cook through yet.
3 ✓

Sauté onions in same oil until translucent.

Tip: Pick up chicken flavor from the pan.
4 ✓

Add garlic, ginger, curry powder. Fry 1 min.

Tip: Blooming spices releases oil-soluble flavors.
5 ✓

Add tomatoes, cook until they break down.

Tip: Creates a fresh sauce base.
6 ✓

Return chicken, add stock, simmer to finish.

Tip: Finish cooking meat in sauce.
7 ✓

Remove from heat, stir in yogurt.

Tip: Prevent yogurt curdling by avoiding boiling.
8 ✓

Top with cilantro and serve.

Tip: Fresh herbs cut the richness.

Recipe FAQ

No Balti spice?
Mix 1 tbsp Garam Masala, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Coriander.
Chicken thighs?
Yes! Thighs are juicier and more forgiving than breast meat.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (cubed)
  • 2 medium Onions
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 3 medium Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Balti Curry Powder
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2/3 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper