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The Balti Triangle

Birmingham is known as the capital of the Balti. Now it’s origins seems to be steeped in intrigue and folklore. Some claim it is native to Baltistan (ancient city in Pakistan), whilst others will say Kashmiri immigrants brought it to Birmingham.

However what is certain is that for the U.K. it was discovered in Birmingham’s Balti Triangle. The vast majority of Balti houses are situated in the Sparkbrook, Balsall Heath and Moseley areas of South Birmingham. With up to 50 restaurants you really are spoilt for choice.

The word Balti translates as “cooking bucket”. It is prepared and served in the pan, this process ensures that the dish retains the goodness of the food and remains reasonably light yet filling. Eat with your fingers using a naan – not necessarily ladylike but that’s the way to do it.

Aromatic spices, fresh herbs and tantalising masalas all combine to make the Balti a unique taste-experience. No Birmingham hen nights should miss out on all this.

Just to be extra helpful see the different menu options explained for you, don’t get lost in the vast choice on offer, have a little read and see what tickles your taste buds!

Battera
Quail - one of the rarer balti specialities.
Dal
Lentils and other pulses usually with spices.
Dhansak
A hot and sweet dish with lentils and tomatoes.
Dopiaza
Enough onions to make you cry.
Garam Masala
Basic balti spice mix.
Gosht
Lamb.
Jalfrezi
Cooked with onions and peppers.
Katlama
Not a South American feline, but a pastry filled with mince and slowly fried in vegetable oil.
Keema
Minced lamb
Kofta
Spicy meatball.
Korma
As mild as you can possibly get with nuts and cream, ideal for first time balti diners.
Masala
A Balti masala will usually include cream, almonds and extra spices.
Mughlai
Flavoured with saffron.
Murghi
Kashmiri chicken.
Pathia
Hot, sweet and sour.
Saag
Popeye’s favourite vegetable, spinach.
Tandoor
Clay charcoal burning oven used for baking.
Tikka
Usually chicken or lamb pieces marinated in yoghurt and cooked on a skewer or in a tandoor. No two chicken tikka masala recipes are ever the same!
Tropical
A term often used for a balti mix of meat, chicken, and prawns, sometimes with pineapple too.

We fully appreciate that you girls may be thinking thin, watching your weight etc and so the curry option is a little scary. Don’t be put off, use our guide to ordering sensibly from the menu.

A wise choice for your meal would be Veg Samosas at 150 Kcal, Tandoori King Prawn at 160 Kcal, Chicken Tandoori Breast at 350 Kcal or also at 350 Chicken Tikka.

Diet suicide choices would be all those with the creamy sauces. A whopping big 800 Kcal for Korma and Lamb Dhansak and even more frightening 900 for Lamb Biryani.

Another top tip would be beware the extras; a poppadum can come in at 49 kcals and Peshwari naan at 500.

Amell says
Hi Guys, It was definitely worth value for money - we had an amazing hen night and it all went according to plan!
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Sarah says
Thank you for that. The Hen Party went down really well with everyone, we all had a fab time and everything went smoothly. Thanks so much for your assistance with everything.

Sarah

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Sandra says
We had the time of our lives there & I would highly recommend booking with yourselves thanks for all your help, Sandra.
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The Brummy Accent

We’re guessing you may need a little help for your Birmingham hen weekends; please feel free to practice before your visit. We’ve just compiled a few pointers that could help when chatting up the locals.

Arburn Edge – refers to a bad cup of tea, as in ‘tastes loik leaves from Harbourne Hedge.
Anyroadup – anyhow or anyway
A bag of suck – four ounces of sweeties
Bint – derogatory term for a young woman
Bokkle – bottle, you’re being asked if you’d like a bottle of wine
Duck – hello me duck, as a friendly greeting
Gorra cobb on – in a bad mood
Horse pickle – hospital
Dunnarf luck noyse terday – be pleased, he’s saying you look nice today
Palaver – a vexing situation
Trarabit – see you again soon
Turts – it hurts



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