Birmingham protects its Balti

Indian restaurants across the country could be banned from selling "Balti" dishes as council chiefs in the city credited with its invention seek to protect the name, it has been revealed.

Birmingham City Council wants to help eateries in the city, which it said was the "birthplace" of the popular curry dish, by applying to protect the Balti name.

The bid could mean a ban for restaurants outside Birmingham's "Balti Triangle" from serving a "Balti".