See below for "Beginners Guide", "Recipes Web Links", downloadable leaflets
and information about the origins of the Balti and the Birmingham Balti Triangle.
City Centre
A typical balti dish
Pakistan borders India, China, Afghanistan and Iran, so it's style of cooking has been influenced
by it's neighbours over the centuries. The Moguls spent the hot summer months in the cool
mountains of Kashmir bringing with them many exotic spices. The meat used in a
Balti will probably be Lamb but Prawns or Beef can even be used to good effect.
Meat and vegetables are stir fried along with a sauce made from aromatic herbs
and spices. The meal is normally eaten straight from this dish using your fingers and
a naan bread. To finish the meal try a Kulfi (a type of ice cream).
Balti Triangle
