1. A medium-spiced curry dish served in a steel bowl, originating from British-Indian cuisine.
Usage: British English; informal

1. Relating to or denoting a balti curry or the style of serving it.
Usage: British English; informal

Examples

• We ordered a chicken balti at the Indian restaurant.
• The balti arrived sizzling in its traditional steel bowl.
• She prefers balti curries to milder kormas.
• The menu featured several balti dishes with different proteins.
• A balti is typically less spicy than a vindaloo but hotter than a tikka masala.