Balti

a nationality in northern India and Pakistan. They inhabit the so-called Baltistan region (where the Shyok and Shiggar rivers come together with the Indus River). The population was more than 200,000 according to a 1967 estimate. The Balti language belongs to the Tibetan group of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. The Balti are members of the Shia branch of the Muslim religion; there are also Buddhists. The Balti are linguistically and physically related to the Tibetans, although economically and culturally they are more closely connected to the peoples of northern India. The principal occupations of the Balti are farming, horticulture, and cattle breeding.

REFERENCES

Narody luzhnoi Azii. Moscow, 1963.
W. R. L. “Baltistan and Its People,” Kashmir, 1957, March, vol. 7, no. 3.

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Historic engineering firm AE Harris is now making the dishes for the newly-formed Birmingham Balti Bowl Co.

Balti bowls being made in Brum after 25 years

The original bowls went out of production in the 90s and whilst there are imitations available online, they are not suitable for cooking over high heat, the authentic way to cook a balti.

Brum-made Balti bowls aiming to curry favour

I request the writers, poets, and the educationist to come forward to rescue the Balti language.

Preservation of the original Balti language

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Speaking in the House of Commons, he said: "The balti business is very big in the Birmingham area.

Balti battle for Brum

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And as he leads us through his beloved Balti Triangle it becomes apparent why.

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Rehabilitation of R14 Balti-Sarateni Road

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People of GB wants representation in Parliament

The application by the Birmingham Balti Association is being consulted on.

'Birmingham Balti' dish seeks EU protected status

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