Mushroom Balti Recipe

Name: Mushroom Balti
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g Closed cup mushrooms (quartered); 1 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tbsp Yoghurt; 4 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 Garlic clove (crushed); 0 Ginger (thumb-size piece, grated); 2 Green chillies (finely chopped); 2 Onions (finely chopped); 4 Medium Tomatoes (roughly chopped); 500 ml Stock; 100 g Spinach (roughly torn); 0 Coriander and rice to serve

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Mushroom Balti

Indulge in the exotic delicious flavors of Indian cuisine with our mushroom Balti recipe. Originating from the vibrant streets of Birmingham, England, the Balti is a sizzling and aromatic dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Our vegetarian twist on the classic Balti is a delightful fusion of earthy mushrooms and a medley of flavourful aromatic spices, creating a mouthwatering experience that's both comforting and exciting

Click here to buy the teaspoon club's mushroom balti recipe kit and receive three spice mixes for the balti including paprika, chilli powder, turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, cumin seeds, dried chillies, a cinnamon stick, garam masala, and fenugreek seeds

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

300 g Closed cup mushrooms (quartered)
1 tbsp Lime juice
1 tbsp Yoghurt
4 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 Garlic clove (crushed)
Ginger (thumb-size piece, grated)
2 Green chillies (finely chopped)
2 Onions (finely chopped)
4 Medium Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
500 ml Stock
100 g Spinach (roughly torn)
Coriander and rice to serve

Instructions

Begin by marinating the mushrooms: place the mushrooms, lime juice, yoghurt, and your first Teaspoon Club spice packet into a bowl and mix well. Set aside for up to 2 hours
The key to cooking the Balti is to get the pan very hot and cook it quickly. Ideally, cook your Balti in a Karahi or Balti pan, but a wok will suffice. A Balti should be quite a dry curry, as it can be served with just naan bread. Begin by heating the vegetable oil on a high heat until it is hot (2 minutes or so). Add your second Teaspoon Club spice packet and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic, ginger, chillies, and onion and fry until the onion begins to soften (about 5 mins)
Add the tomatoes and sizzle for 5 minutes until the skin starts to soften
Add the marinated mushrooms and cook them for up to 5 minutes (no longer), stirring as you cook them
Pour in your final Teaspoon Club spice packet and stir in well. Fry for 1 minute
Pour in the stock. Cook your curry on a high heat until the stock has evaporated and the mushrooms are cooked through (10-15 minutes)
Stir through the spinach until wilted
Serve hot with chapatis and rice, and scatter with fresh coriander if desired

Notes

This authentic mushroom "Birmingham" Balti is quick to make once the ingredients are prepped and is cooked quickly over a high heat.