Balthazar of Belthangadi was taken prisoner during the 1784 captivity. As the food in the camp was sub-standard, he offered to make a chutney for the captured Mangalorean Catholics. This came to be known as the legendary "Balthazar Chutney".
It is said that Tipu liked the chutney, and Balthazar spent the rest of his days in comfort.
Konkani poet V. J. P. Saldanha also wrote a novel on him named Belthangaddicho Balthazar in Konkani.
It is said that Tipu liked the chutney, and Balthazar spent the rest of his days in comfort.
Konkani poet V. J. P. Saldanha also wrote a novel on him named Belthangaddicho Balthazar in Konkani.
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