Balti-style cooking has become very popular in recent years, but did you know that it originated from a small region in the north of Pakistan? Baltistan is called ‘The land where the mountains meet’ surrounded as it is by the Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Himalaya mountain ranges.
The book, by Sabiha Khokhar, Lali Nayar and Geeta Samtani, contains fascination facts on the cooking methods of this little-known part of the world, plus everything you need to know to create imaginative dishes such as Balti Okra Fry, Prappu (pasta with walnut and chilli paste), Balti Green Lamb, Pressed Chicken and Bhallay – an unusual dish of lamb or chicken with spices and noodles.
Every recipe has been fully tested in a domestic kitchen and the recipes are all easy to follow; each one has information on serving and freezing.
With so many recipes to choose from, you are sure to find here everyone’s favourite Balti and Indian food!