Content overview: “Calum Franklin’s Balti Paratha Pie Recipe: A British Curry Classic with Spicy Green Chutne”. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 12, 2026 • 5:00 AM 1 views Calum Franklin, the renowned 'Pie King,' shares his recipe for a Balti Paratha Pie with spicy green chutney, a dish that celebrates the multicultural culinary heritage of Birmingham and the Midlands. Franklin, who studied at University College Birmingham alongside Lewis Walker, now head of department at the college of food, recalls late-night balti house visits that inspired this pie.
The balti curry emerged in 1970s Birmingham, rooted in Pakistani-Kashmiri cooking, and traditionally features a base of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and chillies. Franklin’s pie wraps this flavorful curry in a paratha-style pastry, blending British pie-making with South Asian spices. The accompanying green chutney adds a zingy contrast, making it a standout comfort food. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.