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Balti Night

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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Salami Pasta recipeWe often “Raid” the fridge at our local Polish Deli. They generally have a wide selection of cured and smoked Pork Sausages. Don't worry about not being able to read Polish, they are pretty self explanatory. 
 
Ingredients:-
 
Pasta. We used Fusilli but it really doesn't matter which shape you choose.
Salami, sliced or chopped
I large Onion, chopped
2 cloves of Garlic, grated
Onion Salt
Paprika
Chilli flakes
Red and yellow Peppers, sliced
Cheese Sauce (Margarine or butter, Milk, Flour)
Italian style grated Cheese
Mushrooms, sliced
Cheddar Cheese, grated
Mixed Chilli, sliced
Parsley to garnish. (Not essential, but why not if you have some?)
 
Method:-
 
(1) Fry the Onion, Peppers, Mushrooms, Garlic, Paprika, Chilli flakes.
(2) Season with Salt, Pepper and Onion Salt.
(3) Add the Salami
 
Cheese Sauce:-
 
(1) Melt the margarine or butter in a pan.
(2) Add the Flour and mix over a low heat into you have a smooth paste.
(3) Gradually add the Milk a little at a time mixing constantly, until you have a runny constancy.
(4) Season with a little Salt and Pepper.
(5) Add the grated Cheese and mix thoroughly so you end up with a smooth sauce.
(6) Add extra milk if the sauce is too stiff and mix thoroughly.
 
Bringing everything together:-
 
(1) Boil the Pasta until tender.
(2) Add the fried ingredients to the Cheese Sauce.
(3) Add the sauce to the drained Pasta and mix through.
(4) Garnish with Italian style grated Cheese and a sprig of Parsley.
 
We served ours with home made Garlic Bread.

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