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Balti Night

We had extracted what we thought was a “Hot mixed Bean Chilli” from the freezer, which we intended to convert into a sort of Indian fusion dish. When it thawed out we discovered that it was actually a Turkey Thigh Casserole which had not survived freezing very well at all and looked far from appealing. Back to the drawing board, you can’t win them all. Somewhere in the freezer there is still the Hot mixed Bean Chilli with the label for some other dish loitering to be discovered another day!

Ingredients for the Chicken Balti:-

2 Chicken breasts, cubed
A jar of shop bought Balti (Failed plans and all that!)
1 Onion, sliced
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Medium hot Chilli, sliced
Dried Ginger
Chilli Flakes
Smoked Paprika
Cumin
Tomato Puree
Salt & Pepper
Oil

Method:-

(1) Fry the Onion until translucent and then add the Garlic and fry gently for a couple of minutes.
(2) Add the dried spices and Tomato Puree. Stir and fry for a couple of minutes.
(3) Season with Salt And Pepper.
(4) Add the Chicken and fry until it is cooked through stirring regularly.
(5) Add the Balti Sauce with an addition half a jar of water.
(6) Add the sliced Chillies and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes to reduce and thicken.

There are three recipes from last nights meal, but still under budget. So here are the other components:-

We had Poppadoms with a Pickle Tray as one side.
We also made Dulse Aloo as the second side.

We served the Balti over Turmeric coloured Rice and thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Details: Written by Tony Carson; Category: Latest News; Created: 20 May 2019

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We have sourced a local Wholesaler in York to help us provide low cost home delivered Veg Boxes.

Delivered by bicycle to prevent adding to our "Carbon Footprint" initially to the area within the A64 / A1237 Ring Road

The Veg Boxes comprise a selection of locally sourced vegetables suitable for individuals and families including staples such as - (Depending on the season):-

Super Box:- £10

Potatoes - Jackets and Washed whites - (Approx 1kg)
Carrots - (Approx 1kg)
Parsnips - (Approx 300g)
Cabbage - (1 Jumbo Head)
Cauliflower - (1 Jumbo Head)
Onions - (approx 1kg)
Swede / Turnips - (1 or 2 depending on size & season)

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Potatoes - Jackets and Washed whites - (Approx 1kg)
Carrots - (Approx 1kg)
Parsnips - (Approx 300g)
Cabbage - (1 Jumbo Head)
Cauliflower - (1 Jumbo Head)
Onions - (approx 1kg)
Swede / Turnips - (1 or 2 depending on size & season)
Courgettes - (3 or 4 depending on size)
Leeks - (3 or 4 depending on size)
Tomatoes - (6)
Mixed Peppers- (3 mixed)
Broccoli - (1 Jumbo Head)
Spring Onions- (1 Jumbo bunch)

By buying in bulk from a York based wholesalers we are able to obtain the discounts usually only available to the hospitality trade. This means that a Banana sized box of vegetables will be prices starting from £10 including free delivery to your door.

We don’t expect you to buy large quantities in one go, we would rather deliver to you regularly to prevent or at least reduce food wastage.

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