Great video. 👍 One other distinct feature I have noticed with Birmingham Balti curries, is the extensive use of fresh tomatoes rather than tomato paste
@neilsmith7547
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve. Ive got 2 Birmingham balti bowls. Always use them. Food always taste great in them and so quick like yours. Neighbour's are always asking for a balti and I make fresh naan like you. Your balti looked absolutely delicious Steve. 😃👍💥
@daze1945
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Steve. Must get more balti bowls.
@PeteMel1875
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I haven't used my Balti pan for a while so that's a good reason to get it back out! 👍
@michaelaeyley1812
8 ай бұрын
just seasoning my balti dishes, and I look forward to cooking with them. Thanks for the video, and greetings from Cov
@sarahk69
22 күн бұрын
Also from Cov 😂
@sarahk69
22 күн бұрын
Also from cov 😂
@kiranpatel6521
2 жыл бұрын
Kitchen looks class mate. Going to tell us who in Birmingham built it as need mine touching up!
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
It was a big task. Tiles, equipment, plumbing, electricians, cladding. Not quite finished yet. I've a video all about how I set the kitchen up from scratch. About 2 months back
@paulmccarville8623
5 ай бұрын
The first one I went to was Azim on Lozells Rd. The first time I went there I was on a trip back home from the USA and I ate 2 chicken balti's (and I don't have a big appetite) No idea if it's still there. I remember trying Shabab and I always thought Azim's was better. Likely because that was the first Balti that I ever had so it set the benchmark!
@dudestyle01
Жыл бұрын
I been making BIR curries for a few years, but a certainly wouldn't claim to be an expert. But that is the thickest base I have ever seen usec, when I use it it is close to skimmed milk consistancy
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
Can't vouch for other channels because I don't watch any but I have learnt from people in the industry going back to 1990. I've never been too conscious about the thickness within reason
@SainiBadwalUSA
2 жыл бұрын
amazing recipe
@ismailvincenttivincentti198
2 жыл бұрын
Now THAT'S a Balti 😉😘 I'm see videos where people are using yogurt, mustard seeds etc.
@keithlindsey1589
2 жыл бұрын
omg i did this the other day it was one of the best yet
@Mike_5
Жыл бұрын
BBIR - Birmingham British Indian Recipes for sure here and World Class
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike 👍
@christiancox9614
3 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, thank you. I visited Birmingham last year in search of the Balti Triangle. Sadly, not much of it remains, but I visited an amazing restaurant called Shababs. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for the authentic Balti experience.
@StevenHeapRecipes
3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@FoodieMeatsFood
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I was lucky enough to visit adils before it closed. It’s such a shame it’s not there anymore. Your version definitely looks a good replica though!
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You also have some great videos 👍
@FoodieMeatsFood
2 жыл бұрын
@@StevenHeapRecipes thank you sir 😊
@ismailvincenttivincentti198
2 жыл бұрын
1 under 10 mins 2 fresh onion 3 kauri methi, garam massage & haldi 4 cooked & served in a balti pan 5 veg oil
@shababsbaltibirmingham1384
Жыл бұрын
Are you a chef?
@stevemee6640
2 жыл бұрын
TBQH Steve I was never that big on Adil's - Saleem's was always top for me and mine. That's shut now, but Saleem's brother Rafiq has opened Abdul's (named for their father - what a character!) just opposite Hall Green station on the Stratford road. I went yesterday after more than a year away, and it was like a taste of home - so many memories in one delicious sauce! Give it a go - and give Raf my best if you're there. (Tesco just across the road if you want alcohol, though the red sauce with the onions is intoxicating enough!!)
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, I'll pay them a visit before long. Cheers for the recommendation 👍
@mrandrewhowell
Жыл бұрын
Had a look at their website and the menu looks authentic. Simple and reassuring. I’m visiting Birmingham soon but on a Monday and they will be closed. Any other suggestions, please?
@mrandrewhowell
Жыл бұрын
Abdul's looks great... real authentic balti house... but is closed on a Monday and I want a balti this evening, where is next best? I'm in town and it's a balti emergency!
@JonWhitton
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@GG-cx7bl
4 ай бұрын
Jow dropped 😊in Birmingham
@paulsymeou3235
2 жыл бұрын
Really good a little bit too hot for me but the method which can obviously be tweaked accordingly to personal taste is bang on!! I shall definitely watch your videos again..
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Here's the link to make the base gravy; kzitem.info/news/bejne/02iE2aeIaZyUZG0
@analogdistortion
2 жыл бұрын
I don't see the vid you mentioned kzitem.infovideos
No tomato paste mix gone in? Quite a nice balti restaurant near me in Stoke, called ‘Sangam’s 1’ if your ever in the area!
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Good point, the base gravy has quite a bit of tomatoes in but of course could add some more for the dish
@keithlindsey1589
2 жыл бұрын
brilliant steve love it
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Another Balti coming up tonight Keith👍
@GG-cx7bl
4 ай бұрын
Oh my god
@rickspence979
11 ай бұрын
Are those bowls from the Birmingham Balti Co.? Yours looks bigger than mine. Mine seem to be just for one person - is that correct? If so can you get a bigger one? It's a PITA to make two separate ones. Love your cooker by the way.
@StevenHeapRecipes
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Rick, no these aren't branded and are bigger yes. A rare find, brand new in a charity shop for £1 each some years back.
@chrisyoung8714
3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the Birmingham Balti Triangle is no more. There's only really Shabab's unless you head to Stirchley for the restaurant on The Pershore Rd.
@StevenHeapRecipes
3 ай бұрын
Yes, it's been the end of an era for a while now. I've been to 'Babs 4 times and had the trots twice so I personally don't event count it. Desi pubs are all the range now and so many of them all of a sudden.
@mrandrewhowell
Жыл бұрын
Why have so many Balti restaurants closed? I used to come up to Birmingham on a weekly basis just to have a Balti in the early 90s when you’d be hard pushed to spend more than around £7 (including starter) and before Balti houses cropped up in every town in the Midlands and were never as good…
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
Such a shame. I'm lucky I moved to Birmingham 6 years ago and got to enjoy some if them before they closed
@mrandrewhowell
Жыл бұрын
@@StevenHeapRecipes If I want that authentic balti experience tonight, where should I go?
@tonybuk70
2 жыл бұрын
I think "I am the king Balti is still going, that was always a great choice after Adils
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Closed a while back I think Tony 🤔
@shababsbaltibirmingham1384
Жыл бұрын
Thats closed! Shababs still going!!
@dilipkumarpatel8313
Жыл бұрын
What is the composition of the base sauce.
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
Oil, onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and mild spicing
@chriscoughlan5221
Жыл бұрын
well i´ll be going to brum for just 5 days in 1st week of november, i havent been there since pre-covid in jan 2020. wheres the best place for a balti??? and not too pricey? I used to go to Diwan, balsall heath most of the time about 18yrs ago.
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
Diwan is good. David Cameron had his 46th birthday there and there's a balti named after him there.
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
If you don't mind missing meat, you could try my new company Soulful Vegan if you are staying in the delivery range. www.soulfulvegan.co.uk Lots of great curries 🍛 and easy on the pocket
@shababsbaltibirmingham1384
Жыл бұрын
Would be fair to say SHABABS!
@chriscoughlan5221
Жыл бұрын
@@StevenHeapRecipes I take it you don't have a place to sit??
@chriscoughlan5221
Жыл бұрын
That was For Steven heap
@MrTonyHeath
Жыл бұрын
what is the base gravy?
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/02iE2aeIaZyUZG0
@sidkhan7297
Жыл бұрын
You missed the tomatoes out mate
@malbig2344
Жыл бұрын
what were the rules?
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
Cooked in vegetable oil rather than ghee for a “cleaner” taste Cooked fast over a high gas flame in under 10 minutes Cooked using turmeric, methi (fenugreek) and garam masala (while each individual chef and restaurant may add their own preferred spices) plus fresh ginger and garlic puree, Cooked in a thin pressed steel Balti Served in the dish it has been cooked in (usually with fresh coriander and naan to be eaten with the fingers).
@malbig2344
Жыл бұрын
@@StevenHeapRecipes thankyou.
@bryanprilliman1044
11 ай бұрын
yehaw
@bobbymac1319
Жыл бұрын
why did dills close?
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
Over lockdown
@bobbymac1319
Жыл бұрын
@@StevenHeapRecipes what a tragedy 😥
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
@@bobbymac1319 very much 😔
@dannycrankovich
26 күн бұрын
Overcooked the prawns...rookie error
@StevenHeapRecipes
26 күн бұрын
I cook fresh prawns that size for around 3 minutes. No rookies here. This recipe got through on MasterChef 👍
@dannycrankovich
26 күн бұрын
@StevenHeapRecipes the judges were obviously being kind. 3mins for small prawns is overcooking them.
@dannycrankovich
25 күн бұрын
@StevenHeapRecipes other than cooking small prawns for 3mins is overcooking them?
@andyquelch662
2 жыл бұрын
Do I recognize that wooden spoon? 🤣👍
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Oh Yes Andy 👍 👍
@andyquelch662
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one 👍 looks like it's fairing up well 😊💪
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's a really nice spoon mate. Thanks for making it for me
@Shandar7086
Жыл бұрын
Balti Pickle
@StevenHeapRecipes
Жыл бұрын
No hear of that
@darrennock701
2 жыл бұрын
No tomato's in this ?
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Plenty in the base gravy but of course add some more if you like.
@darrennock701
2 жыл бұрын
@@StevenHeapRecipes thanks for replying Steven. Just made this and found it lacking in taste. Had to add plenty of sugar and salt.
@StevenHeapRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Salt is always to personal preference
@masonqureshi5217
10 ай бұрын
I’m not convinced Adil’s restaurant was the first, or indeed was there for the birth of the Balti!!!
@StevenHeapRecipes
10 ай бұрын
Yes I agree, it's all a bit shrouded in mystery. I think Adil's had their bowls manufactured by a company in Smethwick but I know there used to be a lot of Balti restaurants on the Triangle that have disappeared over the decades. Interesting topic.
@Phuc_Yhou
4 ай бұрын
Most people have a local that says their balti is the "original birthplace" with a similar story 😂
@masonqureshi5217
4 ай бұрын
@@Phuc_YhouI agree. Although it is actually documented that my late father pioneered the balti!
@Phuc_Yhou
4 ай бұрын
@@masonqureshi5217 who was he and which restaurant?
@jiensuyang3915
6 ай бұрын
So food from Indian subcontinent but u r giving it a British name? Why?
@StevenHeapRecipes
6 ай бұрын
Google Balti
@Nimmy..
Жыл бұрын
Akbars
@davidvintner8026
2 жыл бұрын
There’s a decent balti. restaurant in Coventry. Nicer food reasonably priced,
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