BALTI BEEF AND CHICK PEAS

BALTI BEEF AND CHICK PEAS image

Yield 6 People

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb beef/lamb cubes
3-4 c Balti sauce (recipie follows)
1/3 tsp each: brown mustard seed, kalajeera, whole cumin, whole fennel
1 onion finely chopped
1 can chick peas
1/2 tsp dried cilantro
1 c fresh green beans cut into 1" lengths
Balti Sauce:
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cracked ginger
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 medium large onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp Balti seasoning
1 pint vegetable/chicken/beef stock
2 tbsp lime juice

Steps:

To Make Balti Sauce: Yield: 4 c Add 2-3 tbsp water to garlic and ginger. Rehydrate for 10 minutes. Heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Add 2 tbsp Balti seasoning. Stir fry dry for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, lime juice, and stock. Bring to a boil, simmering uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Heat pan, add whole spice mixture. Gently roast until they start smoking/popping being careful not to burn (this step is optional). Add oil. Brown meat. Add onion, sauce, chick peas, beans, or other fresh vegetables. Heat through and simmer 10 minutes. Add cilantro before simmering is complete. Serve with rice and naan.