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1
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Where is the balti triangle?

A

Birmingham

2
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Why is it so famous?

A

Numerous curry houses

3
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Why is it socially diverse?

A

A large proportion of people from other cultures live and work there

4
Q

Evidence of change in cultural tastes

A

UK’s favourite takeaway used to be fish and chips but is now tikka masala

5
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What percentage of people from Birmingham are from ethnic minorities?

A

30%

6
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Why have ethnic minorities moved to the UK?

A

Conflict and natural disasters etc

7
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Where do most ethnic minorities in Birmingham come from? 3

A

Pakistan, India and the Caribbean

8
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How many Balti restaurants are there?

A

Over 50

9
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What are Balti dishes?

A

Meats and vegetables cooked with different spices

10
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When was Balti food developed in Birmingham?

A

1970s

11
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Who introduced Balti food to Birmingham?

A

Migrants from Kashmir

12
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How has food from different ethnic backgrounds impacted the UK?

A

The food in question has quickly become popular with many people of that culture and from other cultures. This has lead to shops specialising in ingredients for different cuisines being set up and many supermarkets have introduced the idea of a world food aisle

13
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Negative impacts of food from different cultures

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It has lead to a reduction in social identity and traditional foods