Chicken Balti with Apricots
Chicken Balti with apricots is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of traditional Indian balti cuisine with a unique twist.
The dish typically features tender pieces of chicken cooked with a variety of spices, including cumin, turmeric, paprika, balti mixed powder and balti garam masala allowing the meat to absorb the aromatic essence of these ingredients.
The cooking process involves sautéing the marinated chicken in a hot, steel pan, known as a balti pan, which helps to seal in the juices and enhance the overall flavor profile of the dish.
The addition of apricots introduces a sweet and tangy element that beautifully complements the savory spices. These dried or fresh fruits are incorporated into the dish during the cooking process, allowing them to soften and release their natural sweetness, which balances the heat from the spices.
The result is a harmonious blend of flavours that tantalizes the palate, making Chicken Balti with apricots dish a memorable culinary experience. To serve, this dish is often accompanied by basmati rice or naan bread, which provides a perfect vehicle for savoring the rich sauce.
The vibrant colors and enticing aromas make it not only a feast for the taste buds but is also a visually appealing addition to any dining table. Follow our recipe below and discover just what we mean.
Overall, Chicken Balti with apricots is a testament to the versatility of Indian cuisine, showcasing how traditional recipes can be adapted to create innovative and delicious meals.
Note:
All our Balti dishes are cooked in a carbon steel Balti bowl as shown below which are available from many sources on the internet. Some of the Balti dishes are also served in the same bowl they are cooked or in some instances they are served in a stainless Balti bowl.
The following ingredients list provides links to the branded spices and herbs that are used in the recipe which are available from our online shop. In this recipe we introduce our balti garam masala powder which is a very special blend of spices, a secret blend from our outlets and not expensive from our shop but which will add a very special taste to the dishes that it is used in. The balti mixed powder was introduced in our balti gravy recipe.
Ingredients:
4 tblsp of vegetable oil
1 tsp of ghee
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 Indian green finger chillies, chopped
150g of raw chicken breast sliced in 3 lengthways and then each slice cut into 6 or 18 pieces of pre-cooked balti chicken
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp of paprika powder
1/2 tsp of cumin powder
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp of balti mixed powder
1/2 tsp of extra hot chilli powder
1 pinch of balti garam masala powder
1 tsp of kasuri methi
200ml of pre-heated balti gravy
6 pitted whole apricots
2 tblsp of fresh chopped coriander
Method:
- Place the balti bowl shown above or a korahi cooking bowl on a full heat and then add the oil and ghee. Stir to coat the bowl surface and heat up for approximately 45 seconds.
2. Add the onions, green finger chillies and green bell pepper, stir and cook for 1 minute, then add the garlic.
3. Stir and fry for 20 seconds then add the tomato, salt, paprika, cumin, turmeric, balti mixed powder and extra hot chilli.
4. Stir for 15 seconds then add 50ml of balti gravy.
5. If using raw chicken add this here and stir in and cook for 45 seconds while stirring, otherwise skip this stage.
6. Add 100ml of balti gravy, stir and allow to cook down, stirring occasionally for 2 minute 30 seconds adding a little water if the sauce is too thick.
7. If using pre-cooked balti chicken then add here after 30 seconds of cooking stage 6 and cook for 1 minute while stirring, otherwise skip this stage.
8. Add the remaining 50ml of balti gravy, the apricots and stir in.
9. Add the balti garam masala and kasuri methi, stir and cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the sauce has thickened.
10. Garnish with the fresh coriander and serve in the bowl with a naan bread or transfer to a stainless steel balti bowl and then garnish with fresh coriander as per the photo shown below. Your chicken balti with apricots is now ready to eat.
