Meaning of the word balti in English

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balti

US /ˈboʊl.ti/

UK /ˈbɒl.ti/

a type of curry cooked and served in a thin, pressed-steel wok called a 'balti bowl'

Example:

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We ordered a chicken balti with naan bread.

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The restaurant is famous for its authentic lamb balti.

Synonym:

curry dish

a thin, pressed-steel wok with two handles, used for cooking and serving balti dishes

Example:

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The chef cooked the curry in a traditional balti.

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She bought a new balti for her kitchen.

Synonym:

wok cooking pot