The Balti: Its Birth, Its Boom Years and Beyond - The Story of Birmingham's Iconic Dish

A celebration of Birmingham’s iconic balti, tracing its history, cultural impact, and authentic recipes.

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 th...