The Balti: Its Birth, Its Boom Years and Beyond by Andy Munro (SIGNED COPY)

The Balti charts the story of one of Britain’s most iconic dishes, from its birth in 1975 in a part of Birmingham that became known as the Balti Triangle, through the height of its popularity in the 1990s to its more recent demise—though not disappearance—in competition with a proliferation of burger joints and dessert parlours. Interviews with chefs and owners give a rare insight into the running of family restaurants and the tremendous impact the balti has had on many a Birmingham business, bringing back happy memories of the ‘balti boom’ in the city, the Black Country, and beyond. As a slightly obsessed balti aficionado, Andy Munro shares some of the best and most authentic balti recipes out there, given by the greatest balti houses past and present. He also delves into the manufacturing history and health benefits of the unique Birmingham-made carbon steel ‘balti bowl’, which gives the curry its name. So grab your naans, pour your lassi, and get ready for a full-bodied celebration of Birmingham’s iconic dish—its origins, its influence, its enduring popularity, and its greatest recipes.

Praise for 'Going For A Balti' by Andy Munro 

"A flat bottomed classic!" Tom Parker Bowles (Mail on Sunday)  

"Going for a Balti" is the perfect book for anyone interested in balti. Munro takes you from its humble beginnings through the balti craze of the 80s up to present day. He explains exactly what an authentic balti is. If, like me, you love a good balti, "Going for a Balti" is a must read book Dan Toombs, The Curry Guy (Top selling author on British Indian Cuisine)

"Going for a Balti is a love letter to the author's home city and it's recent residents that have helped make it as rich and vibrant as it is today......"

"Anyone who wants to understand British multi culturalism at it's best should read this book"  

"Seldom does one have the opportunity of such an insight into the birth and growth of a popular culinary phenomenon. I thoroughly recommend it. "

AUTHOR NOTE Andy Munro was born and bred in the Balti Triangle and, as a passionate Brummie, has championed the Birmingham Balti to the extent of working with the restaurants to apply for a European Food Trademark of Authenticity. Recently semi-retired after ten years leading the regeneration of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, he continues to be involved in championing his home city.