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The Balti
Birmingham is renowned for it. The capital of Baltiland. The word 'Balti' literally translated means bucket. However, this was originally an earthen dish with handles on. Nowadays it tends to be a cast iron pot. So, just what is a balti? Where did it come from?

The Balti is an Indian dish. Some argue it was introduced to the city by the Kashmiri immigrants. Some will tell you that in its present form it is an invention of Birmingham. It is a type of curry. The food is cooked quickly in some ways akin to a stir fry. The ingredients are generally fresh meat and/or vegetables which are first marinated and then cooked with spices. The meal is served piping hot as soon as it has been cooked. There are many variations of the balti and many restaurants claim to have the best version. The dish contains spices such as coriander, ginger, cumin, cloves, cassia bark amongst others. It is best sampled with naan bread or chapattis.

Birmingham is full of well known Baltihouses that are generally found in the Sparkhill, Sparkbrook areas of the city. Ladypool Road is one such location where a meal out and a good balti can be found at the most reasonable of prices. These areas are where the best balti houses can generally be found. Many are not licensed for alcohol but you can take your own. The best baltis tend to come from the basic and popular restaurants that are often crowded and known to the locals for the quality of their food rather than the ambiance of the surroundings.

People from far afield already know what a good balti tastes like and whilst it may seem like a new food fad, the people of Birmingham have been used to it for years. You would be hard pushed to find someone from Birmingham who had not tried this wonderful dish.

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Saleems Restaurant 

Feature - Saleem's Restaurant, Ladypool Road.


Saleem's Restaurant and Sweet Centre is one of the oldest and most established Balti Restaurants in Birmingham. Situated in Ladypool Road it is one of Birmingham's best kept secrets. Saleem's Restaurant is run by the Waheed brothers, Rafiq and Saleem.

Established in 1971 this delightful curry house has been featured on the BBC and the general media on several occassions. It has also been visited by some famous people Although damaged badly during the 2005 Birmingham Tornado, it didn't take long before it was back up and running through popular demand..

The food here is excellent and highly recommended by Birmingham UK Com. You can eat out for a price that won't break the bank account and at the same time experience top cuisine from one of Birmingham's finest eating houses. To top it all - you can take your own beer or wine!

Get down to Ladypool Road and experience the delights of this little treasure of a place called Saleems.  

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