The cuisines of the world are packed with bold spices, bright flavours and exciting dining experiences… and Pakistani food is no exception! Experience the authentic flavours of Pakistan with the help of Sarah from @FlourAndSpiceBlog and the Balti Dish. Read on to learn why she reaches for the Balti Dish to replicate the traditional flavours of her home and how you too could bring new experiences to your dinner tables.
Meet Sarah
Sarah is a Pakistani origin Canadian food blogger who feels passionately about sharing Pakistani recipes that are full-flavoured and accessible. She shares traditional Pakistani recipes, other flavourful favourites and her love for baking over at www.flourandspiceblog.com and on her Instagram as @FlourAndSpiceBlog.
About the Balti Dish
The Balti Dish, which translates to ‘bucket’ in Bengali, is a staple in Northern Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It’s unique wok-like shape and Enamelled Cast Iron build makes it perfect for tossing ingredients in spices and sauces.
WIDE, CURVED BASE
Wide, curved base is ideal for stirring meats and vegetables, allowing each piece to be coated in sauce and tossed until cooked.
HIGH TEMP COOKING
Mat black interior is made for higher surface temperature cooking, which allows a nice brown caramelized crust to form on ingredients.
HELPER HANDLES
Large loop handles allow for easy lifting from the stovetop directly to your table.
“I have loved cooking with the Balti Dish because there is a beautiful interplay between the perfect wok shape of this pot and the temperatures that it can withstand that make it a joy to cook with. So much of the flavour of food develops with how you cook it and this Balti Dish with its enamelled cast iron is also the perfect size and material for many of our Pakistani favourites.”
Sarah’s Favourite Balti Dish Recipes
Switch up your weeknight meal routine with one of these Pakistani dishes. Staples in Sarah’s recipe repertoire and now also in yours!
MASALAY WALAY ALOO (SPICED POTATOES)
“This Pakistani dish is a wonderful example of how a quick, easy to make recipe can pack a punch of flavour. Simply add your boiled potatoes to a gloriously aromatic spice paste, let them soak up that flavour and enjoy!”
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WHITE CHICKEN KARAHI
“A Karahi Chicken is a classic Pakistani dish cooked in an open wok like this Balti Dish on high heat. This boneless chicken version is an homage to those flavours and the cooks that serve this delicious dish in roadside cafés across Pakistan.“
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