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How to cook British Indian Restaurant and takeaway quality meals at home

Hi. I'm Josh, I'm 13 and I've made this channel to show you just how easy it is to create authentic British Indian Restaurant (BIR) meals and takeaway quality food at home with my easy to follow, step by step video guides here and on my YouTube channel

I mostly cook these dishes with meat you can substitute any vegetables, tofu or paneer to make a fantastic vegetarian dish. All my dishes can made with no spice at all or as spicy as you like so all the family can enjoy.

This is the time to try new things and I know that you will all enjoy my meals. If you are trying for the first time use my "from scratch" recipes. They are carefully planned to give you the same taste as recipes using "base gravy" without having to prepare that in advance.

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How to build a tandoor oven at home

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
Ever wanted your own Indian Tandoor at home? Then now is the time to build one with my simple and inexpensive guide. For full build details please see my How...
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Homemade Pataks Kashmiri Spice Paste

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
Kashmiri Masala Spice Paste is getting harder to find. Pataks Kashmiri is used in lots of dishes so here is my simple to make copycat Pataks Kashmiri paste Update 30/6:...
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Curry Base (Indian Base Gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
The Indian restaurant curry base or base gravy is one of the main ingredients used by most British Indian Restaurant (BIR) chefs and it allows them to create most curries...
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Pre-Cooked Chicken

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
Want perfectly cooked and succulent chicken in your meals then try this simple trick used by all the restaurants and takeaways to guarantee quick and tasty meals. (Visited 55,046 times,...
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Chicken Tikka (Spicy Version)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Making chicken tikka is easy. Just cut up the chicken, coat with the spice and yoghurt mix then refrigerate for a few hours (ideally 24) before grilling. The same Tikka...
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Naan Bread (made from scratch)

  • Breads
  • From Scratch
  • Indian Indian
The dough for this recipe can be made in advance and stored, covered in a refrigerator for up to 3 days before cooking. As this dough needs to proof I...
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Lamb Seekh kebab (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
Perfectly spiced patties made with ground lamb. Cook under the grill, in the oven, on then BBQ or in a traditional tandoor. However you cook these they go perfectly with...
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Garlic Mayo Sauce for Shish Kebabs, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka and Shawarmas

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
A cool and refreshing dip and accompaniment to any kebab. Garlic sauce can be made in advance and adds a burst of flavour to any cooked meat dish (Visited 97,876...
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Lamb Kurzi (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Lamb Kurzi. Tender lamb mince cooked with red onions and spices make this keema dish a favourite in UK restaurants. Serve decorated with boiled eggs (Visited 2,331 times, 1 visits...
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Lamb Kurzi (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Lamb Kurzi. Tender lamb mince cooked with red onions and spices make this keema dish a favourite in UK restaurants. Serve decorated with boiled eggs (Visited 67,778 times, 1 visits...
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Pakora Sauce

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
This sweet and sour pakora dip is the perfect accompaniment for pakoras, poppadoms and anything else you fancy trying. For the deep red colour I use either of these powders:...
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Garlic Pilau Rice

  • Rice
  • Indian Indian
My Garlic Pilau rice is the perfect accompaniment for any main dish. It’s quick, easy to make and great for soaking up curry sauces. This dish is perfectly fragrant and...
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Madras – Version 1 (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Find my other Madras recipe at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/madras-made-with-base-gravy-2/ Madras curry is said to originate from the south of India, and gets its name from the city known as Madras when English...
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Madras – Version 2 (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Made using base gravy my Madras version 2 is a fairly hot curry sauce with use of fresh chillies, chilli powder and onions, a favourite amongst madras lovers. The red...
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Karahi Chicken (Made From Scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Made without base gravy this Chicken karahi is a spicy indian dish. Although not traditionally prepared using onions I use fresh chillies and grated onions for their superb texture. (Visited...
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Mango Chilli Chicken (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Made without base gravy this is a hot sweet dish with a fantastic kick. This dish uses fresh mango, chillies and grated onions for their superb taste and texture (Visited...
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Garlic Chilli Chicken (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Chicken cooked in spices strongly flavoured with garlic Reduce the heat by leaving out the chilli pickle and by adding less or de-seeding the chillies. You can even add a...
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Jalfrezi (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Pieces of chicken, meat, paneer or veg cooked in chopped onions, garlic, ginger, peppers, tomatoes, green chillies and spices to create a thick, spicy sauce (Visited 150,334 times, 3 visits...
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Pasanda (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Pasanda, also spelt passanda is a mild dish, very similar to Korma cooked with fresh slices of meat. This one is made without the use of base gravy. (Visited 47,181...
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Homemade Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste

  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
Madras Kebab Curry Paste is getting harder to find and has to be purchased in 2.5KG tubs. As Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste is used in lots of dishes here...
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Mango Chilli Chicken (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
A hot sweet dish with a fantastic kick. This dish uses fresh mango, chillies and grated onions for their superb taste and texture (Visited 24,356 times, 1 visits today)
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Patia (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Patia, a hot, sweet and sour dish with use of chillies and tamarind. It is based on a blend of tamarind and lemon/lime with jaggery to help the balance and...
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Karahi Chicken (made with base gravy)

  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Chicken karahi, a spicy indian dish. Although not traditionally prepared using onions I use fresh chillies and grated onions for their superb texture. (Visited 14,160 times, 1 visits today)
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Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani (made from scratch)

  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, salt, spices and lemon juice then simmered in a rich tomato and butter sauce (Visited 34,843 times, 1 visits today)
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Mushroom Pilau Rice

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Rice
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Made using pre-cooked basmati rice this mushroom pilau is the perfect accompaniment to any dish. Perfectly flavoured with spices and garlic you can even eat this dish on its own....
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Chicken 65

  • Mains
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
Chicken 65 is a spicy entrée, or quick snack, deep-fried chicken dish originating from Hotel Buhari, Chennai, India. The flavour of the dish can be attributed to red chillies, but...
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Garlic Chilli Chicken (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Chicken cooked in spices strongly flavoured with garlic Reduce the heat by leaving out the chilli pickle and by adding less or de-seeding the chillies. You can even add a...
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Lemon Pilau Rice

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Rice
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Made using pre-cooked basmati rice this lemon pilau is the perfect accompaniment to any dish. Perfectly flavoured with lemon and spices this goes great with a wrap as well as...
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Pasanda (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Pasanda, also spelt passanda is a mild dish, very similar to Korma cooked with fresh slices of meat. (Visited 49,735 times, 1 visits today)
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Jalfrezi (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Pieces of chicken, meat, paneer or veg cooked in chopped onions, garlic, ginger, peppers, tomatoes, green chillies and spices to create a thick, spicy sauce (Visited 78,631 times, 1 visits...
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Bhuna (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Bhuna refers to the style in which this curry is cooked. The dish is usually prepared by frying  spices at a high temperature. The meat is then added and simmered...
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Bhuna (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Bhuna refers to the style in which this curry is cooked. The dish is usually prepared by frying  spices at a high temperature. The meat is then added and simmered...
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Patia (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Patia, a hot, sweet and sour dish with use of chillies and tamarind. It is based on a blend of tamarind and lemon/lime with jaggery to help the balance and...
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Katsu Chicken – Wagamama Chicken Katsu Style – Tonkatsu

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Sides
  • English English
  • Indian Indian
Chicken or vegetables coated in crispy breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic katsu curry sauce (Visited 77,190 times, 1 visits today)
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Fragrant Basmati Pilau Rice from scratch (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)

  • From Scratch
  • Rice
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Pilau rice is the perfect accompaniment for an Indian main. It’s quick, easy to make and great for soaking up curry sauces. This dish is perfectly fragrant and produces lovely...
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Colour Free Tikka Masala

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Colour Free Tikka Masala, A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almonds, cream and tikka spices. If you are looking for my traditional bright red tikka masala...
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Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala, A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almonds, cream and tikka spices. If you are looking for my colour free tikka masala...
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Tikka Marinade & Tikka Masala Base (Colour Free)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Made using Indian spices and yogurt, this colour free Tikka recipe is both tasty and easy to make. Use it to marinate meat such as chicken tikka and as the...
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Tikka Marinade & Tikka Masala Base (Traditional Bright Red)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Made using Indian spices and yogurt, this traditional bright red Tikka recipe is both tasty and easy to make. Use it to marinate meat such as chicken tikka and as...
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Garlic Ginger Paste

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
This Ginger & Garlic Paste is the perfect option wherever Garlic & Ginger is required in a recipe. It’s so simple to make, keeps refrigerated for a week or frozen...
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Peshwari Naan

  • Breads
  • From Scratch
  • Indian Indian
My simple to make condensed milk peshwari naan recipe can be made in advance then pressed into my fluffy naan recipe dough balls before rolling out and freshly cooking. The...
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Mint, mango and corriander yoghurt raita dip

  • From Scratch
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
This fantastic zingy dip is perfect for dipping papadums, bhaji and pakoras or pouring over warm naans filled with chicken tikka and the best thing is it takes less than...
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Homemade Pataks Kashmiri Spice Paste

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
Kashmiri Masala Spice Paste is getting harder to find. Pataks Kashmiri is used in lots of dishes so here is my simple to make copycat Pataks Kashmiri paste Update 30/6:...
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114,907 Views
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How to make you own Ghee at home

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Ghee is common in cuisines from the Indian subcontinent, including traditional rice preparations such as biryani You may be interested to know that you can continue to cook for a...
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Rogan Josh (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Rogan josh, also called roghan josh or roghan ghosht, is an aromatic curried meat dish of Persian or Kashmiri origin. It is made with red meat, traditionally lamb or goat...
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Pre-Cooked Lamb

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
Want perfectly cooked and succulent lamb in your meals then try this simple trick used by all the restaurants and takeaways to guarantee quick and tasty meals. (Visited 36,154 times,...
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Rogan Josh (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Rogan josh, also called roghan josh or roghan ghosht, is an aromatic curried meat dish of Persian or Kashmiri origin. It is made with red meat, traditionally lamb or goat...
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Cashew Paste

  • From Scratch
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
Cashew Paste, the gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan alternative to cooking cream It quickly adds a creamy texture to a variety of dishes. Perfect for people who are looking to reduce...
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