balti
balti · baltis
A large iron pan having two handles, especially used in Pakistani cuisineA large iron pan having two handles, especially used in Pakistani cuisine
/ˈbɔːl.ti/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A large iron pan having two handles, especially used in Pakistani cuisine
(uncountable)A style of curry traditionally cooked in a balti pan, typically stir-fried and served with a relatively dry sauce.
(countable)A dish cooked in this style.
Origin
From Urdu بالٹی (baalti, “pail”), originally coined by Birmingham restaurateur Afzal ButtFrom Urdu بالٹی (baalti, “pail”), originally coined by Birmingham restaurateur Afzal Butt because English people had difficulty pronouncing karahi, the name of the dish used for cooking this food.
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Forms
plural: baltisWord family
1 related wordsDerivedbalti house
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable