No, a Balti is not British.
A Balti is a type of curry dish originating from Baltistan, a region in the Karakoram mountain range of northern Pakistan and Kashmir. It became popular in the United Kingdom in the 1980s and is now considered a staple of British cuisine.
However, despite its popularity in Britain, the Balti is not a British invention. It was introduced to the UK by Bangladeshi and Pakistani immigrants who brought their culinary traditions with them.
While the Balti has evolved and adapted to British tastes, its origins remain firmly rooted in South Asian cuisine.
