Source:

Johanna

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 lbs (.9 kg). chicken breast, skinned and cubed
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 1 quantity Balti Sauce
• 12 oz (336 grm). firm tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 oz (14 grm). fresh basil, roughly torn
• 8 oz (224 grm). green beans, cut into 1/2 inch lengths

Preparation

• Heat the oil over a high heat in a large Balti pan or wok and stir fry the chicken for 5 minutes until golden.
• Add the onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Pour in the Balti sauce and add the beans.
• Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the tomatoes and basil and cook for about 2 minutes more, until chicken is tender.
• Check seasoning before serving.

Comments

Once found only in specialty restaurants, Balti is fast becoming as popular as tandoori or tikka masala. Originating in Northern India, baltis are stir-fried versions of traditional Indian foods, cooked quickly over high heat. Balti, meaning 'pot' or 'bucket', takes its name from the heavy, wok-like dish in which it's cooked and served. The dish is also known as a 'karhai' or 'karahi.'

Mild Balti is a mild, delicately spiced sauce with a hint of coriander and cumin. It goes very well with lamb, beef, prawns or vegetables. (See Balti Spice recipe for Balti Sauce.)