How to Make a Healthy, Authentic Chicken Balti in 15 Minutes | Family Recipe | Chef Hussain

How to Make an Authentic, Healthy Chicken Balti With Chef Hussain.

If you love original, pure Indian cuisine you're in the right place. We don't do gloopy, watery or oily sauces. Straightforward, honest food - just how we make it at home. For a vegetarian or vegan option, substitute the chicken for tofu, beans or legumes.

🍛 What is a Chicken Balti?
Originating in Northern Pakistan, the Balti is a fresh, fragrant curry that has a thick tomato base 🍅
Bought over to the UK in the 19th century, it's become a popular dish in the UK, and you can now find it in most Indian restaurants.

The name Balti actually refers to the dish it is cooked in - a double-handed deep wok-style pan - although you don't need this pan to make it.

🔥 Is a Balti Hot?
A Balti is made with chillies. It's unlikely to cause you any discomfort if you're used to spice, but if you don't like too much, consider cooling it down with some natural yoghurt.

🛒 Ingredients:
-400g boneless chicken pieces in 4 tbsp rapeseed oil
-1 large onion
-2 large tomatoes
-2" ginger
-4 small garlic cloves or 2 medium-sized, cut into big pieces
-salt to taste
-1/2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
-1/4 tbsp turmeric
-1/4 tbsp garam masala
-a pinch of Kasuri methi
-2 green chillies and a sprig of coriander for garnish

For the rice:
-2 bay leaves
-1 medium cinnamon stick
-1 cup of basmati rice
-pinch of saffron
-pinch of Haldi powder
-pinch of salt
-pinch of garam masala

📖 Recipe:
1. Add four tablespoons of rapeseed oil to your pan and slowly heat.
2. While you wait for the oil to heat up, dice an onion.
3. Place the onions in the pan, there should be a subtle sizzle.
4. Leave the onions to fry and chop up four garlic cloves and a small piece of ginger.
5. Once the onions have browned, add a pinch of salt, garlic and ginger.
6. Leave to infuse and chop two large tomatoes, then throw them in.
7. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat and remember to keep stirring.
8. Add half a tablespoon of Kashmiri chilli powder, a quarter tbsp of turmeric, a quarter tbsp of coriander powder, a quarter tbsp of curry powder and a pinch of Kasuri methi.
9. Add the chicken to the pan and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
10. Chop and add two chillies and cook for a minute (alter to your preference).
11. Add one cup of water and reduce heat so the sauce is bubbling.
12. Add another pinch of Kasuri methi to your balti, followed by a pinch of coriander leaves.
13. Cook until you're happy with the taste and consistency, then spoon the balti into a balti dish and garnish with fresh coriander.
14. Enjoy your curry!

For the rice:
1. Heat some water in a pan for the rice and throw in a two bay leaves and a medium cinnamon stick, a pinch of saffron, a pinch of Haldi powder, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of garam masala
2. Add the rice and boil for 8-10 minutes - or to your desired texture.

Chef Hussain's tip: if you want a rich, tasty curry, use top-quality ingredients.

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[ybet]

This dude deserves much higher ratings and subscriber numbers... he is not pretentious... makes it look easy, a natural teacher... good job

[drbukowski]

I have no idea how I came across this video, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and the chap presenting seems like a lovely bloke. Nice one!

[floydreadspoetry]

As a former cook of Asian cuisine - having been taught by a Karachi born and bred Family - there is so much effort in the cooking process when it comes to good Curry and such respect and appreciation of ingredients - the result is the great reward at the end. Watching Chef Hussain was an absolute pleasure and I will try this recipe. What a wonderful video and chef who is a pleasure to watch!

[MegaCod]

I don’t know how I’ve just watched a 20 minute video of a man making a curry whilst sat in bed at 2am, but fair play, it was worth it.

[clgb]

Chef Hussain should be on television, he has such a natural easy going style and makes really tasty curries.

[tyrkala]

I made this tonight. It was great! Note: The written recipe does not include tomatoes; Don't forget to add them. Instead of curry powder, I added equal parts coriander and GM as in the video. Thank you for a great recipe, Chef Hussain!

[amc-a]

People moaning about hygiene and gloves and Gordon Ramsay or the Hairy bikers wear them when they're cooking for demonstration/video purposes? I think not. Do people complain? Again, I think Not!
Hussain, thank you for sharing your delicious family recipe with the world. I'm going to make this it looks beautiful. 👍

[DisruptedSinner]

You sir, are a gift to humanity. My wife and I absolutely love what you do and thank you for sharing it with us. We're in Ontario, Canada and can only hope that one day we can be in Lancashire to be honored by your food.

[stubertg]

I've made a few of your recipes now and shared the food with friends. They really loved it. They didn't believe me when I showed them your YouTube channel. They thought I made some other sorcery to make the food so nice. Thank you so much for sharing your food with the world, and how you calmly present making it. It makes it so easy to follow. My fridge is never empty of something tasty thanks to you all.

[outofhere]

This is what YouTube is supposed to be about, bravo to chef! Looks absolutely delicious!

[cooperman]

That looks absoloutely delicious. You took the time to explain it with your love for the food and you are an exceptional chef .
I probably speak on behalf of your feedback on here . Thanks for taking the time out to show your technique of how to cook a family traditional style balti .. If im ever in Rishton im coming to see you
Thanks Chef ....

[simon]

wha t a great bloke! I love the clarity of his explanation, the care he takes making his dish and his total expertise. I would love to sit down and dine with him some time.

[jamesrbrindle]

So addictive watching videos like this, thank you for taking the time to share this recipe.

[robintumman]

Dear Chef Hussain,
That was a very good demonstration, I intend trying it tomorrow evening.
I live in France and we are currently under lockdown so the evening meal is the highlight of my day.
Many thanks,
Robin.

[alanoliver]

I have two favourites, chef latif and this guy, never let me down yet, the wife's sister asked me why was I so good at Indian cooking, that says it all.

[phrayzar]

This is my chicken curry recipe now, I love it, so does my wife. Really well explained and that kitchen is CLEAN. G'day from Australia.

[toribiopresente]

I like the way he cooks, a true Master. No hurry, no food flying all over the place and the end result truly magical. I wish I could go eat there tomorrow. Outstanding, really enjoyed watching the magic.

[stevepowell]

This is my fav place to go never had a bad meal and don't expect one. Staff are outstanding always got time to talk to you and as you can see by the presentation on this video this is how it is delivered to you table outstanding keep it up guys.

[Samantha]

His voice, everything I’m just finding this so so satisfying. This is so satisfying.

[zaperfan]

Chief I cooked this as instructed and I must say it was delicious, coming from Birmingham I've had lots of Baltis over the years and yours was the best I've had. Seriously it was gorgeous Thank you for posting and sharing your knowledge with us Thank you