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What Is Balti masala paste and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with balti masala paste? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 4 recipes to put it to work.

In Chinese:Balti的马萨拉贴
British (UK) term: Balti masala paste
en français:pâte masala balti
en español:pasta masala balti

Recipes using balti masala paste

There are 4 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Baked Butter Chicken

Baked Butter Chicken

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Similar to Chicken Tikka Masala this traditional Indian butter chicken recipe is one of the most popular curries at any Indian restaurant around the world. Butter Chicken is quite easy to make.

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Easy Par-Cooked Balti Meat

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Par-cooked balti meat is a Birmingham-curry-house technique: meat simmered with masala paste then frozen for fast curry assembly. A make-ahead British-Indian meal prep base.

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Roast Chicken Balti

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British-Indian balti curry made from leftover roast chicken, garlic, onion, and balti masala paste. Stir-fried in a karahi and finished with fresh coriander in 15 minutes.

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Basic Lamb Balti

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Quick lamb balti stir-fried in ghee with balti masala paste, garlic, garam masala, and fresh coriander. Tender, fragrant, and on the table in 45 minutes. Serve with warm naan.

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