How To Make LAMB BALTI - Al's Kitchen (No Base Gravy Required)

Learn how to make Lamb Balti on Al's Kitchen. Whether you are in Austrialia, America, or from good ol blighty (UK), a British Balti will always satisfy the senses.
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[@7231daniel0]

Wollerp! I have been asking for a balti recipe for a while and you've delivered. bang on mate, gonna make this on Friday , cheers Al you are a legend!

[@phils2550]

Very tasty. Of the ones I have cooked from this channel this got the biggest thumbs up, which is saying something as the others were great too!

[@denisnicholls6945]

Looks great, can't wait to try this one out

[@dudestyle01]

Looks lovely will be trying this soon.

[@shaunwhite4690]

very impressed with your recipes excellent taste and flavour to all keep up your good work look forward to seeing more many thanks

[@parkstone2696]

Love your channel Al. The style of your videos match the quality of the recipes. Spot on. Some of your videos have the ingredients listed in the description and this make for easy copy and paste (rather than constantly pausing the live video to make notes). Please please can you do this for all your recipes. Thanks and keep up the inspirational content. Would like to see your take on Sag Aloo.

[@fhhfgj]

This will be on my menu this week,thanks Al!

[@grantsmith8502]

Nice one I’m cooking this one next week cheers mate

[@doktorgee6114]

gonna have to give this a go...looks great 😀

[@AndyQuinton]

Love the channel, love the British Indian Restaurant style recipes... Don't love the Birmingham hate, we're a big reason Indian food caught on in the UK.

[@gidgeuk]

Was delish Al! Going to make some more of your currys :)

[@thomascannon2145]

a must try al

[@AcousticNRG]

great video Al , nice to see a vid that dont require base gravy. defo gonna try this over the weekend. 10/10

[@AlsKitchen]

+AcousticNRG Yes, i was thinking the same thing. I demolished this after cooking too. Vids are edited down so make sure you cook everything properly ok. Al

[@mazzamaloo5003]

Made this for family last night and they said it was the best they'd ever tasted! 😊 Thanks Al!

[@barrybeetison3801]

Thank you sir.

[@lubnaazam4519]

It's look yummy

[@jonathang.5092]

Hi Al another great vid! Yep Brum is the place for baltis hailing from Birmingham I can vouch for this. Good to see a recipe from scratch not using base gravy. Love the use of whole spices too!!

[@AlsKitchen]

Glad you like the video. Let me know if you make it.

[@colinmills3175]

Nice Baltimore and so fresh.

[@darthroon1]

Can't wait to try this looks gorgeous

[@AlsKitchen]

+darthroon1 Great, let me know how it goes. Al

[@Carlostype]

looks great and nicely explained!

[@AlsKitchen]

+Typey1 Thankyou

[@Markkilleen.]

Love your videos, Best cook on KZbin.

[@AlsKitchen]

+mark killeen Wow, what an accolade. Thanks Mark

[@kevinchalkley1765]

This Balti looks great, thank you for your fantastic video's which are helping me cook amazing Curry's.

[@AlsKitchen]

Arhh thanks Kevin. Make sure you check out the other videos. Bookmark a my website too which allows you to see the latest recipe videos in a click and see my blog. Alskitchen.net

[@mattdoliver1984]

Gonna have a go at making this myself, been looking for a good balti recipe with no base gravy, couldn't help noticing that mild green chilli at the end was red 🤣🤣

[@dudestyle01]

Making this tonight... I'm starving 😋

[@bankporters]

thumbs up m8, from geordieland cheers

[@tigu2012]

Your also now a mind reader that's what I was planning for tomorrow and was looking for a easy to follow recipe top man.

[@AlsKitchen]

+Mick Robb Well, there you go. Hope you like the finished result. Pls let me know how it goes. Al

[@ringsafe1]

You're right about Birmingham Al, that's where I had my first "Lamb Balti" and your recipe looks absolutely authentic. You have no equal when it comes to BIR curries on the net. I will be passing the word round here in Aus. Thanks Mate!

[@AlsKitchen]

Thanks Jon.

[@mattc6709]

looks lovely want to cook this weekend but how can i make it more juicy?

[@mikecrowe6334]

Keep the videos coming pal. To anyone who has just tuned in to als kitchen, make sure you subscribe because this lad knows how to cook a mean curry!😉

[@AlsKitchen]

+Mike Crowe Thanks Mike. I just hope i get some more viewers. Don't want to hang up my apron just yet lol. Please Share

[@mikecrowe6334]

Definitely giving this one a go. Looks the business al 👍

[@AlsKitchen]

+Mike Crowe Hope you do Mike. Have to say that i demolished it within minutes of finishing the recording. It was super tasty!!

[@Fletchlie]

When do you add the green finger chillies and the taramarind?

[@annettehiggins8924]

I made this dish with chicken however I found it really dried up and would like to have had it a bit more saucy - suggestions please. I've just made the garlic chilli chicken which was fab and hubby said it tasted just like an Indian restaurant meal.

[@jaaayj5474]

The first curry I had, Always recommend this to anyone who's slightly unsure about what curry to choose, Brilliant dish . Keep it up Al

[@bobkendall2306]

No mention of when you add the chopped green chillies! I added them with the lamb and it seemed to work. But you may have other ideas. Excellent recipes by the way!!

[@AlsKitchen]

Bob Kendall Hi Bob. Didn't really matter when you thanks.

[@bobbymac1319]

Hey al, would you recommend a cast iron balti pan or carbon steel? Cheers👏

[@vaslav030547]

First visit to this channel. To be honest when I saw the chef I thought this is going to be really crap! Well as the saying goes. 'Never judge a book by the cover'. This recipe was just amazing. The step by step guidance. Prep, cooking, tips, and presentation were just perfect. This chef sure knows his onions.

[@denisnicholls6945]

Al where do you get your pans from

[@The1982shah]

can't wait to try this.. When did u add the taramind concentrate?

[@AlsKitchen]

+The1982shah Just add it in near the end. say, after you add yr meat.

[@paulwebb4192]

At what point do you add the fresh diced chili?

[@MrIan2005fl]

Another great dish Al ,will defo try it looks lovely and easy,how long did you precook the lamb for and which cut of lamb? cheers Ian.

[@AlsKitchen]

Hi Ian. I used the pre cooked lamb recipe which is found on my channel. I used cuts from a leg of lamb. Good luck with it. If you choose not to pre cook the lamb, the leg cut can be pretty tender . Thx

[@MrIan2005fl]

+Al's Kitchen many thks m8 keep up the great work luv yr channel 😃

[@daveanderson620]

Banging the spoon adds extra flavor

[@iaingibbons1970]

Going to make this tonight - did I miss where the green chillis go in?

[@TheBushUpperCwmbran]

What size is your balti spoon?

[@markw5779]

Hi Al,Made your base gravy pre cooked lamb and pre cooked chicken and continued to make lamb pathia,and chicken korma, I must say it was the best curry i have tasted to date,thank you,My question is....when do i add the green chilli and tamarind paste to this balti?Thanks in advance.

[@AlsKitchen]

Hi Mark. Glad you like the channel. Regarding the the chilli and Tamarind. Just put it in at least 5 min before the end to cook it out a bit. Cheers

[@MsPops48]

Hiya Al hoping to try this over the weekend..can I swap the tinned tomatoes for tomato puree and water..thank you for all your hard work and amazing recipes..xx

[@AlsKitchen]

You can swap but be careful as the Puree can be much stronger and acidic. The tin tomatoes are much softer on the taste. Try it, see how it goes. Let me know. Al

[@MsPops48]

+Al's Kitchen will do..thank you! x

[@Captain.Pugwash]

Birmingham...yes! Of course..where it all started. Near the start of this video, the text states that black onion seeds are the same as black cumin seeds which they are not. But good work...I've enjoyed watching your videos.

[@AlsKitchen]

+First Person Shooter Yeah, "Adil's" in Birmingham are famous for their Balti curries. The text was meant of read "or Black Cumin" as an alternative. Glad you like the videos. Al

[@saarabegum9480]

How do you learn how to cook Indian it's looks nice

[@bobkendall2306]

Hi Al, I am trying to source a recipe for Chicken Liver Tikka! Any thoughts?

[@AlsKitchen]

Bob Kendall Bob,try my Chicken Tikka marinade with liver. Its great.

[@Fletchlie]

I will try this next...just as soon as I got all the spices. Gonna have to get to the Asian market next chance I get. I was going to do the Moroccan Tagine, but I just changed my mind lol Is this how balti is done in restaurants? It might explain why they are mostly more expensive at the curry houses round here anyway.

[@AlsKitchen]

Hi. Yeah, I am sure you will love this recipe. Please follow closely. Do the Tagine another time but make sure you do cause it s out of this world. Yes, proper Balti houses will cook individual curries in a korai and use individual spices. All too often though corners are cut and base gravy and mix powder is used. Of course this can be done if you wish but I prefer a more bespoke curry cooked totally fresh. This should be the rule rather than the exception. Let me know how you get on and tweet me if you,need any help.Al

[@barrybeetison3801]

Hi Al. At what point do you add the lemon juice or tamarind? I'm guessing toward the end. Great curries mate.

[@AlsKitchen]

Middle/End.

[@bmc9504]

Piece of onion at 2:18 was like yeeet.

[@Matty9003]

Hi al, I am making this for 3 people tonight. Should I use more spices to accommodate or should I use the same amount?

[@AlsKitchen]

M.leeds17 if you triple the ingredients, triple the spices

[@adamw6014]

Alreyt buddy, Could I use Base Gravy instead of Water? or would it be overpowering? cheers mate, looks great! 🍻

[@AlsKitchen]

I think it should be ok. Let me know how it goes

[@adamw6014]

I was thinking more flavour, but hopefully not too much. Checking weather you've tried it already really. But I definitely will. I am now using a batch of your recipe Base too. Cheers

[@miketravis6149]

A big fat thumbs up from me chap!

[@AlsKitchen]

+mike travis Thanks Mike. Appreciated.

[@miketravis6149]

+Al's Kitchen Birmingham? What about Birmingham? Do you mean the famous Balti triangle? I live just outside of Birmingham so am not a "Brummie" but was always led to believe the Balti was of Birmingham origin. Do you not agree? Another great video by the way.

[@AlsKitchen]

That's the general belief. Although there are other theories that it comes from baltistan

[@miketravis6149]

I think it now comes from Al`s Kitchen! Cheers Al :)

[@wattpics]

Beautiful Al. Could almost eat it on its own without the lamb, and that's definitely not like me. I love the fact that I don't need to have any pre-prepared gravy. I think I might try this with Paneer, just to see if I can get away with having nothing pre-prepared at all. I'll just have to roast the Paneer first, I think?

[@AlsKitchen]

William Watt yeah, I agree. You should also try the Chicken Karahi. It's a Pakistani recipe that's actually served in a top restaurant.

[@wattpics]

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll give the Chicken Karahi a go soon and let you know how it goes. Cheers.

[@gidgeuk]

AL how many does this recipe serve? Gonna make it tonight.

[@AlsKitchen]

Hi David. This is a single portion. Let me know how it goes.

[@thomascannon2145]

LOVELY DISH WENT DOWN A TREAT

[@AlsKitchen]

If you can't find Tamarind concentrate just use a squirt of Lime or Lemon juice.

[@Fletchlie]

Al, I'm doing this tonight and got all the ingredients apart from the bark. Couldn't believe how cheap all the spices were. I went to the Asian market. Until now I'd just got them at the supermarket. £1 for 35g at the supermarket, or 59p for 100g at Asian market. No brainer. Anyway I've measured everything out and prepped the blended tomato which you say should be 5 tbsp, but you use a chef's spoon to add it into the pan after the onions have softened etc. Well 1 chef's spoon alone is quite a bit more than 5 tbsp so I'm guessing you meant 5 chef's spoons of blended tomatoes not 5 tbsp? I literally stopped the vid at that point to write this, so if there's more on this afterwards no worries I'll get to it...

[@yorkshireworkshop3605]

Fletchlie 5 chef spoons is right , carton of Passata does the trick and less mess 👍🏼

[@grahamcharlton861]

Hi Al where did you get the balti dish

[@AlsKitchen]

Graham Charlton Wembley

[@paulsmith-xt6sh]

Brummie balti you carnt beat it

[@blerghmiah3952]

Does the lamb have to be pre cooked or can I let it cook in this dish?

[@AlsKitchen]

you don't have to pre cook but the lamb will be tender of you do. Good luck

[@BradKnowsAll]

Great recipe as always, but what is wrong with the sound on this video.. It's mumbly & garbled??

[@AlsKitchen]

Sounds ok to me Brad. What are you listening on?

[@daveclarke4609]

I hope you do realize that my vegetatrian friend has just bullied my out of eating the pre cooked lamb. Oh dear. Lol

[@AlsKitchen]

+Dave Clarke arhh sorry to hear that!

[@daveclarke4609]

Al's Kitchen What you like. You deserve to be proud as punch. Lol. Btw following your recipes has saved me quite a bit of money. So double thanks.

[@ethanhughes6475]

Green chilli aye?that looked red to me

[@rachoules]

in your video ,when you say 1 clove ? 1/3 tsp cumin seeds, 1/3 coriander seeds , is that a garlic clove

[@AlsKitchen]

Not garlic. A clove

[@kathleenbuxton6944]

Not bulb just one of the cloves

[@a133m210]

u didn't let it cook until the oil had separated... How can you be happy with this enough to post it?? srsly?? ur chicken tikka in the oven looks great btw

[@AlsKitchen]

There is hardly any oil in it to separate. This is not typical bir. No base gravy. The result was amazing. More than happy with it!!

[@a133m210]

+Al's Kitchen exactly.. not enough rso in the pan..u got a good spice mix but the colour, cooking time and amount of oil are not in spec..you even use the phrase 'the authenticity of the dish'.. but recipe strays so far from an authentic balti #NotABalti

[@AlsKitchen]

+a133m210 What is your background? Perhaps you could share a recipe?

[@a133m210]

+Al's Kitchen Ye I cook curry, and would be happy to share.you inspired me to maybe put up a vid.what camera and software do u use? I've watched a few of your vids now. Esp like the hellfire, excellent.Your base sauce is v good.This one here would be great if it had a bit more oil, bit more flame, longer bubbling phase. Your timing in adding the fry ingrd. spot on. on another vid I just noticed you see the value of letting the fat separate.

[@AlsKitchen]

+a133m210 be great if you made a vid. I use a Panasonic video cam, a GoPro silver 4. Final Cut Pro software on a 27" Mac.

[@stevemee6640]

Why not BIRMINGHAM?! Oroit!

[@bram4228]

Please invest in a chefs knife chef.

[@markriley5863]

You just lost a subscriber Al. Why diss Birmingham where the Balti was born? It is a shame because I really liked your channel but rather than stick to cooking you had to alienate people from the second city (how original).

[@AlsKitchen]

+Mark Riley I mentioned Birmingham in RECOGNITION of the fact that Balti originated in Birmingham, was intended to spark the sense of humour in my viewers who, not all are aware of the origins so may not come to their minds!!

[@michaelmullings7690]

He didn't diss Birmingham. He was acknowledging that Birmingham is renowned for curries and has a Balti mile. I know that Al is actually a big fan of Birmingham