Birmingham Balti (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 30 grams diced onion
• 25 grams diced bell pepper
• 3 hot finger chilies, sliced
• 1/2 tomato, finely sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
• 1/16 tsp turmeric
• 1/16 tsp paprika
• 1/16 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/16 tsp salt
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 heaped tsp dried kasori methi leaves
• 150 grams fresh diced chicken
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat a balti pan until piping hot, then add oil to cover the inner part of the pot.
2. Add onions, bell peppers, and chilies, letting them fry for 30-40 seconds.
3. Add tomatoes, ensuring the pan is hot enough to create smoky flavors.
4. Add garlic, followed by turmeric, paprika, chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt.
5. Pour in 150 ml of base gravy and let it cook down.
6. Stir in garam masala, coriander powder, and kasori methi leaves.
7. Add a touch more base gravy if needed and let it cook down.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
9. Enjoy the Birmingham Balti with naan bread or rice.