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The discussion revolves around the quest for an authentic Balti recipe, with participants sharing their experiences and insights. One user suggests trying the Kushi balti book, while others emphasize that true Balti is not simply a dish made with balti paste but rather a unique culinary experience often not replicated outside of Birmingham. The consensus suggests that many have not experienced a true Balti and that the dish's authenticity may be difficult to achieve outside its traditional context.

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Offline TASTYSPICE

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Balti...................
« on: March 15, 2014, 03:30 PM »
HI all,

Would appreciate a good authentic Balti recipe please, does anybody have one.
I live close by to the Balti Triangle in Birmingham, UK and have eaten many but just not able to get the taste right does anyone know what I am doing wrong??????

Help please
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Offline fried

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Re: Balti...................
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2014, 04:09 PM »
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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Balti...................
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2014, 12:59 AM »
Hi TS

LOL Fried is indeed right. It seems like you are trying to crack the toughest nut of them all. I personally as recently posted on the said 3 balties topic absolutely love the results from the Kushi balti book. But I don't think anyone else is convinced that it's the real McCoy. You could do a lot worse though. Give it a try.
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Offline commis

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Re: Balti...................
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2014, 09:53 AM »
Hi
TastySpice. You are indeed chasing the holy grail as most people have never had a Balti House experience. I would recommend you read a little piece written on its history by the local labour MP to get a better insite. The best you may find on most curry sites is the odd reference but realistically it's usually sold by most BIR's as an addition to there menu and is nothing more than base with balti paste added.
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Offline Onions

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Re: Balti...................
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2014, 10:07 AM »
Commis thanks for that. Do you mean, that it is actually as easy as adding balti paste, or that if you do, you are deceiving yourself into thinking you are having a balti when actually you aint?
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Offline madpower

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Re: Balti...................
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2014, 10:51 AM »
I think the same case can be said for every dish we make if you can not make a bir base which we cant or i have missed it.
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Offline commis

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Re: Balti...................
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2014, 11:51 AM »
Hi
Balti in it's true form ain't no BIR with paste, please read this in its entirety and don't scan read. http://matthewocallaghan.co.uk/history-of-the-birmingham-balti/
As you will see better where I'm coming from.
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Offline london

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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2014, 05:57 PM »
Commis,

Interesting read, next time I find myself in brum I'll defo give one a try.

London.
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Offline commis

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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2014, 06:20 PM »
Hi
London. That is the best way 99% of people have never had a true balti but don't be surprised if you prefer a BIR balti.
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Offline london

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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2014, 06:36 PM »
Commis,

I've never had a BIR balti. Living in the East End of London I do eat a lot in tradition Bengali and Bangladeshi restaurants and love them, back in the late 70's a lot of the place I ate in were more like cafes that restaurants and about half the price for a really good feed but now the price gap is some what less.

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