What a man. A man after my own heart. People look at me when i fire the bbq up in the winter but they soon ask what I'm cooking when the smell drifts their way 😏 😋. Fabulous al absolutely brilliant 👏 👌 😀
Hi Al, Thanks for a fantastic series of the Birmingham Baltis with Zaf. I've cooked every single one of your featured baltis, using the Shababs Balti Bowl and the Shababs base gravy. Every one turned out stunning. Hairy Bikers one was fantastic! As was the Jalfrezi! Both my favourites. Thanks again for all your videos, I've been cooking your recipes for a few years now. Cheers. Kevin
That is true dedication -1c cooking for us thanks Al . I will be cooking this tonight. Unfortunately, i don't have the gas burner. Thanks for posting, I'm only a few miles away from shababs Restaurant, and have eaten there on several occasions. I love the passion you shear with everything you cook, it's all inspiring top Man
the balti is the best culinary dish to come out of birmingham, a real fave with me and i will eventually be going down to the balti triangle to get the real deal this recipe will satisfy my craving until then, greetings from the north of england.
Al, I love your videos mate! I especially like the footage shot inside the restaurants, as its always fascinating to see them work and what goes into a takeaway. I'll be honest, I appreciate that the gas burner and other apparatus you use will produce the best flavour, but for me this makes me feel like this isnt really a dish I can make. When you originally did these dishes on your hob at home, I felt I could relate more and this would spur me on to use your recipes and experiment. I know everyone's different, but I really hope you can do some more kitchen videos with pans and apparatus we all find in our cupboards soon! :)
What a top geezer. Standing out there in minus temps to share a recipe… I shall have a beer for you tonight Al, whilst I’m out at an Italian restaurant (her choice, not mine 🤦🏻♂️)
Hi Al, recently cooked a curry using mutton. It's easily available where i live so thought to give it a try as i was getting a bit fed up of chicken. Came out amazing, take a bit longer to cook, i used a slow cooker but worth the wait. Not sure if you've ever used mutton?
Hi Al. I've made most of your curries and all are very good, although your Chilli Massala is definitely my favourite followed closely by your Jalfrezi. Will definitely have to try this Balti though. Thanks for your recipes 👍👍
Bullet Chile is called jalapeño here in the USA and it’s known by its Spanish name only which is jalapeño Love your channel Al Greetings from Dallas Texas
So have I, Has the paint come off yours, Mine come off and made my Balti black. I done some research and the coating could be harmful? not sure if I should carry on using it. I see Al's Balti pan has done the same.
Talking of different curry recipes other than Balti, many years ago I had a chicken Jaipur in Carlisle and it was one of the most memorable curry’s I have ever had and not had one like it since. Any chance of re creating that one.
Just finished this off now.. amazing Balti! I didn't have anyone base curry so I just added a little water and extra tomatoes. Next time I'll try king prawns. Thank you Al.
@@d1ppaz there is no comparison, water is tasteless and the base as loads of flavours. If you can’t be bothered to to even make that then there really isn’t any point in making curry’s
@@MrRichb22 Rewrite But if a strong comment stating there’s no point in making curry’s if I’m not prepared to make base gravy. It’s only BIR that requires base gravy and that’s to allow restaurants to cook mass amounts of dishes quickly. There’s plenty of ways to cook curry’s without base. Also, base gravy is a bland neutral flavour.
The answer to the question whether water compares to base gravy is no. The gravy gives a depth of flavour and also reduces down to that typical balti consistency
Nice one Baz love everything you make bro, Would still like to see that beef Rendang when you get a chance and how about showing us different rice and cooking technique's as well as Breads, Love all Indian breads, Never managed to make Paratha though and my Chapatti's are never the best? boo. Keep er lit my friend. Cracking video once again! Chris
Do your neighbours know you’re a bit of a sensation on TH-cam? 😂 if they don’t they’ll be like,”that nobhead next door's cooking goulash outside again Barbara'
See the video description, Al links to them. They're a bit mental heat-wise, I only use mine outside now because it kept setting off the kitchen heat rise detectors.
Hi Al. I must admit, some years ago you made a disparaging remark about my home city Birmingham and I unsubscribed in a hissy fit (I had had a drink at the time). I continued to watch your videos however as you are a bloody good curry chef. I would love to taste your food. I am delighted by the Birmingham content recently and the respect you give to this unique aspect of the curry cuisine. I have resubscribed and apologise for my petulant behaviour previously.
Think the Brummies gave kept with their curry tradition like Leicester. I’m a Manc and we once had a thriving Curry strip in Rusholme…but alas, it’s not like it was unfortunately. However, thank you Al for all your BIR curries which are delish having cooked a few of them.👍🏻
Al can I ask , in the video for the base gravy 2 you said u was using a 5l stock pot but on the list of items you use the link sends me to an 8.5l stock pot, can you confirm what one is in the video please
One more Question Al (called you Baz last comment while i was trying to think of a nickname for you, Got that all wrong lol).... When you make one of these balti`s, Is it for 1 Person of 2?
Been searching for that Balti flavour for years and have numerous books etc and I have never been able to create anything close to that Balti restaurant flavour! What am I doing wrong?
no as a regular stove only have single ring burners. I have a rangemaster, which does have a double ring for wok cooking, which is better, but still not as good, hard to get the flame to ignite the oil.
Of course! Just get a steel wok and not a Teflon one. The best place to get one and if you have any one you is an Asian wholesalers. Better and cheaper than anything you'd get from Argos for example.
Love your channel me and my dad started years ago with a little paper book called the curry secret and was yellow a5 size we had some right desastor lol watching you has helped with tricks and slight differences 😊
@@davekitson1180 well a good curry is all about the sauce taste so the meat or veg is secondary. I’m not a strict veggie but can’t stand the look or raw chicken lol.
Head over to the "Curry Guy" he will show you how to make a large batch of base curry gravy you can freeze into portions so you don't have to keep making it every time you cook a a curry. personally I don't use base curry gravy. Check out the "Balti Brothers" the Balti house Rishton they will show you easy 15min authentic BIR recipes without the grave, they are no fuss delicious Currys.
I followed this to the letter but cooked in an aluminium pan and I have to say it was the worst curry I have ever made..... sorry Al. It was just so bland and it has to be down to the minute amount of spices added.... it was like eating base gravy 😢
@@philipatkinson7039 When I want to watch a video food recipe I don’t expect to have to watch multiple videos on how it’s made. The best food channels put ALL THE INGREDIENTS in the video or description.
What a man. A man after my own heart. People look at me when i fire the bbq up in the winter but they soon ask what I'm cooking when the smell drifts their way 😏 😋. Fabulous al absolutely brilliant 👏 👌 😀
Love it
Surprised no ginger
@@berniegreen5401 add a little bern, add a little.
Hi Al, Thanks for a fantastic series of the Birmingham Baltis with Zaf. I've cooked every single one of your featured baltis, using the Shababs Balti Bowl and the Shababs base gravy. Every one turned out stunning. Hairy Bikers one was fantastic! As was the Jalfrezi! Both my favourites. Thanks again for all your videos, I've been cooking your recipes for a few years now. Cheers. Kevin
Fair play al to you cooking outside in freezing temperatures 🥶 what a man. Balti looked amazing mate.
That is true dedication -1c cooking for us thanks Al . I will be cooking this tonight. Unfortunately, i don't have the gas burner. Thanks for posting, I'm only a few miles away from shababs Restaurant, and have eaten there on several occasions. I love the passion you shear with everything you cook, it's all inspiring top Man
Legend - the best on YT
the balti is the best culinary dish to come out of birmingham, a real fave with me and i will eventually be going down to the balti triangle to get the real deal this recipe will satisfy my craving until then, greetings from the north of england.
Al, I love your videos mate! I especially like the footage shot inside the restaurants, as its always fascinating to see them work and what goes into a takeaway. I'll be honest, I appreciate that the gas burner and other apparatus you use will produce the best flavour, but for me this makes me feel like this isnt really a dish I can make. When you originally did these dishes on your hob at home, I felt I could relate more and this would spur me on to use your recipes and experiment. I know everyone's different, but I really hope you can do some more kitchen videos with pans and apparatus we all find in our cupboards soon! :)
Never get fed up with watching Al. Best videos.
Nice one Al. I've got smoked mackerel for tea tonight. Gonna have to cook a curry tomorrow now cus you made me salivate so much 👍😀
Pissed as a newt by the end......... Made me laugh out loud! Thank you
What a top geezer. Standing out there in minus temps to share a recipe…
I shall have a beer for you tonight Al, whilst I’m out at an Italian restaurant (her choice, not mine 🤦🏻♂️)
Sounds great!
Its never too cold to cook a curry Al
Nice one Al! You're braver than me cooking outside in these temperatures.. The Balti looks fantastic, as always. Keep um' coming.
Looking good, but missing one thing, a nice chillied beer to accompany the weather!
Our go to curry at the min is the black pepper and prawn balti with a few mushrooms! It’s been unbeatable 😋
That's my next cook up, cheers Al👍🏻
Looks fantastic mate! 🔥
I am definitely going to try that out, well done!
The bullet chillie looks like a jalapeño chilli. I love those stuffed and fried.
Looks fab, bet the neighbours are queueing up lol
Mr Al...I have to say I am making the food you share and I have to say wow...such beautiful food
Nice Al, hope that Balti warms you up! 😂
Lol, Al, looks like they even let you keep the chefs jacket 👍
Do love a good curry! Need to try this on the Kadai.
Superbly done AL , going to try this one
Hi Al, recently cooked a curry using mutton. It's easily available where i live so thought to give it a try as i was getting a bit fed up of chicken. Came out amazing, take a bit longer to cook, i used a slow cooker but worth the wait. Not sure if you've ever used mutton?
where's your beer! it's never too cold for a pint mate! ;) as always great recipe and video, all the best Al :)
I thought about. The beer was inside. To cold to hold outside
Quality Al will be cooking it soon👍
Harry’s Bikers Rule. Great video too.
Hi Al. I've made most of your curries and all are very good, although your Chilli Massala is definitely my favourite followed closely by your Jalfrezi. Will definitely have to try this Balti though. Thanks for your recipes 👍👍
Did you try the staff curry? It's my favourite
Looks great can't wait to have a go at that..
Well done Al bullet chillies mmm looks tasty , made me hungry 😋
Thanks Al✌ try it tomorrow
Yup. I'll make this tonight!
Bullet Chile is called jalapeño here in the USA and it’s known by its Spanish name only which is jalapeño
Love your channel Al
Greetings from Dallas Texas
I've only ever known them as jalapeños too, no matter where I lived in Europe, e.g. UK, Germany, Netherlands, and several more.
Get down the Coop for your bullet chillies, they're nearly always on offer for 20p (Lincolnshire) pack of four, often three green/one red or 50/50.
Well guys, just made this one, absolutely delicious, cheers Al
Glad you enjoyed it
top notch Al thanks for another super recipe
Glad you enjoyed it
Had this last time at shababs. Best balti ever!
Byriani’s of late Al. Always served with a dhal of some sort.. you videos are great for beginners
Top man Al, where was the beer. Can`t stop cooking chicken tikka balti jalfrezi it is the best. Keep up the good work.
Is that what those two brass items are by the french doors? Lol.. All the best Al. .Brilliant
Got 2 balti bowls from shababs there just fantastic highly recommended
So have I, Has the paint come off yours, Mine come off and made my Balti black. I done some research and the coating could be harmful? not sure if I should carry on using it.
I see Al's Balti pan has done the same.
Al, top video as always. If you ever decide to cook a curry at the top of Mount Everest, deal me in as a candidate for the taste test.
Deal!
Hi All I enjoyed your video. But can you tell me when you mentioned base gravy what goes into it,
Search Al's Kitchen Base Gravy
No beer? Great vid though as usual mate, would be nice to get them more often
I lived in the same street as Simon King the geordie hairy biker
Talking of different curry recipes other than Balti, many years ago I had a chicken Jaipur in Carlisle and it was one of the most memorable curry’s I have ever had and not had one like it since. Any chance of re creating that one.
Authentic South Indian garlic chilli chicken sounds good to me
I tend to cook , Ellon , dansak , bhuna . Or an invention of my own , basically a madras with coconut milk added .
Ceylon
Just finished this off now.. amazing Balti! I didn't have anyone base curry so I just added a little water and extra tomatoes. Next time I'll try king prawns. Thank you Al.
How does water compare to base gravy ? I can’t be bothered to cook a batch of base and was considering water
@@d1ppaz there is no comparison, water is tasteless and the base as loads of flavours. If you can’t be bothered to to even make that then there really isn’t any point in making curry’s
@@MrRichb22 Rewrite
But if a strong comment stating there’s no point in making curry’s if I’m not prepared to make base gravy.
It’s only BIR that requires base gravy and that’s to allow restaurants to cook mass amounts of dishes quickly. There’s plenty of ways to cook curry’s without base. Also, base gravy is a bland neutral flavour.
The answer to the question whether water compares to base gravy is no. The gravy gives a depth of flavour and also reduces down to that typical balti consistency
Nice one Baz love everything you make bro, Would still like to see that beef Rendang when you get a chance and how about showing us different rice and cooking technique's as well as Breads, Love all Indian breads, Never managed to make Paratha though and my Chapatti's are never the best? boo. Keep er lit my friend. Cracking video once again! Chris
Do your neighbours know you’re a bit of a sensation on TH-cam? 😂 if they don’t they’ll be like,”that nobhead next door's cooking goulash outside again Barbara'
They all know. But not as a "Sensation" as you put it. Just the neighbour next door lol
Ha ha
Hi Al,I do the chicken Cylon the most, my wife won't let me do others since you showed it to us.cheers
What you call a bullet Chile looks like what we call a Jalapeño in the states...Great video as always!! Thank you!
when are you doing a book?? i've been watching for years and waiting for a book to help give a little back!
Book book book book!
Come on, didn't do Misty any harm.
Legendary🤗
No ginger? That's a surprise. Always thought the ingredients looked very simple and missing a few things you'd typically add like fennel or cinnamon
i was wondering that too
Hi chef... Very nice, i loved ur video 🥰🥰😘😘
Thank you so much 👍
I'd like to know where you got the gas ring. I also cook outside but I only have a single jet ring. Keep up the good work. A man after my own heart.
See the video description, Al links to them. They're a bit mental heat-wise, I only use mine outside now because it kept setting off the kitchen heat rise detectors.
Great content as usual, one question, what do you do with the rest of the base gravy?
Make another Balti or curry the following day
Another great video mate.you look like a kung fu chef in your black top.
Hi Al. I must admit, some years ago you made a disparaging remark about my home city Birmingham and I unsubscribed in a hissy fit (I had had a drink at the time). I continued to watch your videos however as you are a bloody good curry chef. I would love to taste your food. I am delighted by the Birmingham content recently and the respect you give to this unique aspect of the curry cuisine. I have resubscribed and apologise for my petulant behaviour previously.
Sorry about that. Can't imagine what I must have said. I love Birmingham and have great memories there going back to 1997. Anyway, glad you're back 👍
@Al's Kitchen I lived there for 4 years 96 to 2000. Loved every second.
Brummies are usually the first to slag off their own city😂
Think the Brummies gave kept with their curry tradition like Leicester. I’m a Manc and we once had a thriving Curry strip in Rusholme…but alas, it’s not like it was unfortunately. However, thank you Al for all your BIR curries which are delish having cooked a few of them.👍🏻
Can you put up a link for that gas burner/stove. That is really good product and great for other Asian cuisines.
Luv it mate first comment, I've watched many of your vid's luv every one. Cheers Colin.
Thanks 👍
Hi Al,can you please tell us about 'Marinating meat?' I've heard its important but you never mention it. MEGA THANKS!!!
When’s the tandoor coming out Al?!!
After a couple of beers I'd probably grab the pan handle.
Excellent - but no beer???
Legend
Cooking outdoors in the winter. Your neighbourhood must smell like an Indian restaurant 😂
Al can I ask , in the video for the base gravy 2 you said u was using a 5l stock pot but on the list of items you use the link sends me to an 8.5l stock pot, can you confirm what one is in the video please
Please can someone tell me what the background music is. I've gone through
all Al's video's to check but no luck. Please .......
What makes the base gravy ?
Shabbaz is amazing 😊
Shababs.
Great video once again Al, which version of your base gravy do you use
I use 2. Either will do though
@@AlsKitchen I`m going to try version 2
@@AlsKitchen love the second one with condensed milk. Also make a quick one when got none left, a small version of both lol
One more Question Al (called you Baz last comment while i was trying to think of a nickname for you, Got that all wrong lol).... When you make one of these balti`s, Is it for 1 Person of 2?
One person. Thx
Been searching for that Balti flavour for years and have numerous books etc and I have never been able to create anything close to that Balti restaurant flavour! What am I doing wrong?
Was going to be in try it until I you mentioned add base gravy 😕put me off trying it
Try @damalat on TH-cam, they do a fantastic base gravy mix along with loads of rubs and spice blends
I know what you mean I just use a bit of water like authentic Indian chefs
thats how its made mate!
You left your naan outside!
Brill
Tip quality buddy just double or triple amounts for more people ?
Chilli doesn’t upscale, be careful with that but most of the other spices that logic works for
The “bullet chillis” are jalapeños surely?
Nope
can you get that sort of flame off a normal gas stove?
no as a regular stove only have single ring burners. I have a rangemaster, which does have a double ring for wok cooking, which is better, but still not as good, hard to get the flame to ignite the oil.
Could you use a WOK ??
Of course! Just get a steel wok and not a Teflon one. The best place to get one and if you have any one you is an Asian wholesalers. Better and cheaper than anything you'd get from Argos for example.
Love your channel me and my dad started years ago with a little paper book called the curry secret and was yellow a5 size we had some right desastor lol watching you has helped with tricks and slight differences 😊
Yeah I make Al's baltis for my family (4 of us) in a large steel wok, works fine!
Al, a lot of the Indian takeaways where I’m from include mince meat in their balti curries.
Can you consider a video to include this?
Hairy Bikers Balti? How hot is it? Yama Haaaaaaa! 🥵😉
Argh, you left the naan bread out in the cold!
Hopefully any veggie stuff coming?
I’m not a veggie but that is a good idea, I would try some
@@davekitson1180 well a good curry is all about the sauce taste so the meat or veg is secondary. I’m not a strict veggie but can’t stand the look or raw chicken lol.
In the original Hairy bikers video I thought zaf used veg oil not gee?
He did that 👏
more recipes without the base gravy, we have no room for base gravy 😪😪
❤ get the first comment in love the hairy bikers
👍💜👍💜👍
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't have a gas cooker lol
Buy one of these he uses off Amazon
what happens when the government turns your gas off ? are you altering the recipes or planning to emigrate ??
Stockpile bottle gas, the large cylinders last for ages😂
I hate when people don't give rhe gravy recepie, what the point
Head over to the "Curry Guy" he will show you how to make a large batch of base curry gravy you can freeze into portions so you don't have to keep making it every time you cook a a curry. personally I don't use base curry gravy. Check out the "Balti Brothers" the Balti house Rishton they will show you easy 15min authentic BIR recipes without the grave, they are no fuss delicious Currys.
He as a video purely on base gravy. This is just one video and people tend to do more than just one.
You left your nan outside
Fucking hell she'll freeze to death
I followed this to the letter but cooked in an aluminium pan and I have to say it was the worst curry I have ever made..... sorry Al. It was just so bland and it has to be down to the minute amount of spices added.... it was like eating base gravy 😢
I havent attempted this recipe for that very reason. I cant see where the flavour would come from.
Yep
This is a kak video man..
Another useless video without the recipe for the base gravy.....
Stop being useless then and search Al's curry base gravy. Use a little initiative. It will go a long way.
@AlsKitchen well said. Probably too idle to shop for the ingredients pal.
@@philipatkinson7039 When I want to watch a video food recipe I don’t expect to have to watch multiple videos on how it’s made. The best food channels put ALL THE INGREDIENTS in the video or description.
What a baby
@@Wygruce What an idiotic comment..