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Best Places To Eat A Real Balti In Birmingham

by Lora Munro November 04, 2019

Outside of Birmingham and even outside of the Balti Triangle you’ll find the word ‘Balti’ on pretty much every BIR (British Indian Restaurant) menu in the country, but the vast majority will not be cooked authentically. Deceptively it is likely to be served in a bowl that looks, on first inspection like a Birmingham Balti bowl. You may wonder where you can eat real Balti? And maybe what’s special about it anyway?

Posted in balti birmingham, balti curry, Balti history, Balti restaurant, Balti Triangle, Birmingham Balti, the story of birmingham balti, where to eat balti

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Balti the healthiest curry on the menu?

by Lora Munro February 26, 2019

It's estimated that Birmingham's inconic Balti contains THE EQUIVALENT IN IRON OF 25 PINTS OF GUINNESS and HALF the fat of your average take away!

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Balti Aphrodisiac

by Lora Munro February 11, 2019

Jimmy's place served a Balti Aphrodisiac which only added to the intrigue and enigma of the Sher Khan. Jimmy liked fast cars, leather jackets, whiskey and no doubt the ladies. This balti is jam packed with heady spices for maximum potency and balanced beautifully with coconut. Perfect for Valentines or anytime as this is truly a very tasty balti!

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'I Am The King' Chicken and Mushroom Balti

by Lora Munro January 01, 2019

A classic and aromatic recipe for Chicken and Mushroom Balti, a Birmingham Balti house favourite!

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Top gifts for curry lovers

by Lora Munro November 19, 2018

Gift inspiration for lovers of all things spice!

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5 Things to eat in a Pakistani Balti restaurant that aren't Balti! And where to eat them!

by Lora Munro October 19, 2018

If you've made the pilgrimage out of town to the Balti Triangle, well done you're in for a tasty, nowt poncy and very reasonably priced treat! An ...

Posted in Balti restaurant, Balti Triangle, Birmingham Balti, Pakistani food

10 Things you didn't know about Birmingham Balti!

by Lora Munro March 16, 2018

Birmingham is well known as the birthplace of the balti. If you’ve ever tucked into a balti, you’re eating an amazing piece of Birmingham history and culture. But how much do you really know about the dish?..

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The Perfect Dessert After a Curry?

by Lora Munro March 07, 2018

Looking to freshen the palate- calm the heat and feel sweetly satisfied after a spicy feast? Sticky Toffee Pudding won’t cut the mustard (seeds!), so let’s take a look at some well matched desserts to compliment a curry dish.

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The perfect balti to banish a cold

by Lora Munro January 26, 2018

The health benefits of spices and herbs are well documented and eating a balti is a delicious and simple way to give your immune system a little 'kick.' Here we share what spices we'd use to create the ultimate cold busting balti...

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What is a balti?

by Lora Munro January 05, 2018

There is often confusion and debate about just what exactly an authentic Balti is. Lots of supermarket sauces and karahi bowls 'borrow' the name...

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TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING A BALTI

by Lora Munro November 12, 2017

Next time you’re tucking into a Balti, you can enjoy it all the more for knowing you’re also giving your body a little health kick.

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