Various readers of the page, such as Leo Vegoda from London, have written to remind us of this. Some controversy over the word has bubbled up in the last few years. We decline to get involved in speculation about this, fascinating as etymology can be. The truth about Balti, in the UK at least, is that that is the name which most fans of the cuisine most readily recognize it, at the moment. And the whole point, after all, is to enjoy the food.
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It contains a very tasty basic balti spice mix and a selection of variations on the main balti theme. Not only does it have all this but also a good introduction to the basic Indian techniques such as bargar, bhuna and the like. An excellent introduction to Indian cooking, which includes a lot of revealing history of UK Indian restaurant cuisine. Best Balti Curries will be welcomed by all who want to cook this cuisine at home. Along with 100 recipes from Britain's best baltihouses, the authors provide an informative introduction to Balti cuisine, a list of essential equipment and ingredients, instructions on cooking techniques basic to each recipe, and a handy glossary of common Balti cooking terms.