Balti Masala for 3 lbs of meat
1 1/2 tsp coriander seed
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp caraway seeds
2 tsp black peppercorns
4-5 whole red chilli peppers (for extra heat)
Method
Take all above spices and gently roast in a dry skillet
until you get the aroma. Do not allow to burn as this can easily happen. Allow to cool and grind to a coarse
powder.
The boiling of the meat can be done in advance and the assembly should be at the last
minute before serving.
Sprinkle with coriander leaves and chopped fresh
julienne of ginger. Serve with naan or roti, NOT WITH RICE!
Notes
1. The meat normally used is fatty lamb or mutton and
rarely chicken.
2. The meat is boiled with whole garlic and ginger until
tender. Use just enough water that when meat is done
there is little left. This whole meat and garlic, ginger
mixture is then fried in very hot oil with chopped
tomatoes,chopped green bell pepper,chopped green
chilli pepper, hopped coriander leaves and Balti Masala
(spice)and salt to taste.
