What is balti paste used for?

Our Balti paste is a fantastic way to cook a warming curry for the whole family. We make our paste from a host of herbs and spices that include turmeric, ginger puree, cumin, paprika and mustard seeds, so you can guarantee a tasty meal for all.

What is balti paste made from?

Water, Rapeseed Oil, Spices (15% ) [Cumin (3%), Paprika, Turmeric, Coriander (2%), Spices, Fennel], Maize Flour, Salt, Acids (Acetic Acid, Citric Acid), Tamarind, Cracked Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cracked Coriander Seed, Dried Crushed Red Chilli, Black Kalonji Seed, Dried Coriander Leaf.

How do you use Balti spice paste?

Sizzle the spice paste to release flavours and brown your meat or vegetables. Add in chopped tomatoes and simmer until all cooked through. Garnish with fresh coriander to serve. Serve alongside Patak’s Naans, Pappadums, Chutneys and Pickles for the complete restaurant experience with your curry.

How do I use curry paste?

Probably the most common use for Thai curry paste is in curries and stews. Cook the curry paste in a little oil first to bring out its flavors, then coat proteins — like chicken, pork, or tofu — and vegetables with the warmed paste.

How to make Balti curry with dried spices?

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 2 tablespoons cilantro 3 4 dried curry leaves 4 3 green chilies (split and deseeded) 5 For the Dried Spice Mix: 6 1 teaspoon Garam Masala 7 1 teaspoon palm sugar (or soft brown sugar) 8 1 teaspoon coriander 9 1 teaspoon cumin 10 1 teaspoon cinnamon

How to make a Balti masala paste at home?

to make a balti masala paste for use in balti curries. Mix one heaping tablespoon of balti masala powder with two tablespoons of vinegar and two tablespoons of vegetable oil to form a paste. To be honest, I don’t use measures when I do this at home.

Where did the recipe for Balti come from?

This Balti recipe comes from chef Zaf at Shababs in the Balti Triangle in Birmingham so its as real as a Balti recipe can get. The origins of the Balti are much argued about and many will agree that the Balti was invented in Birmingham where ‘balti houses’ first started to appear in the 1980s.

Is there a ready made Balti spice blend?

This Balti spice blend really takes moments to make and brings a great freshness and depth of flavor to the meat, fish or vegetables not found in any bottles or ready-made paste which are available from supermarkets.