How to build a tandoor oven at home
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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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 channelI 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.
Homemade Pataks Kashmiri Spice Paste
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:...
Curry Base (Indian Base Gravy)
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...
Pre-Cooked Chicken
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 54,516 times,...
Chicken Tikka (Spicy Version)
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...
Naan Bread (made from scratch)
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...
Pasanda (made from scratch)
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 15...
Homemade Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste
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...
Mango Chilli Chicken (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)
A hot sweet dish with a fantastic kick. This dish uses fresh mango, chillies and grated onions for their superb taste and texture (Visited 24,262 times, 1 visits today)
Patia (made from scratch)
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...
Karahi Chicken | Kadai Chicken
Chicken karahi or kadai chicken, is a spicy indian dish. Although not traditionally prepared using onions I use fresh chillies and grated onions for their superb texture. (Visited 14,013 times,...
Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, salt, spices and lemon juice then simmered in a rich tomato and butter sauce (Visited 34,673 times, 5 visits today)
Mushroom Pilau Rice
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....
Chicken 65
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...
Garlic Chilli Chicken
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...
Lemon Pilau Rice
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...
Jalfrezi (made with base gravy)
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 78,281 times, 3 visits...
Bhuna (made from scratch)
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...
Bhuna (made with base gravy)
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...
Patia (made with base gravy)
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...
Katsu Chicken – Wagamama Chicken Katsu Style – Tonkatsu
Chicken or vegetables coated in crispy breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic katsu curry sauce (Visited 77,024 times, 1 visits today)
Fragrant Basmati Pilau Rice from scratch (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)
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...
Colour Free Tikka Masala
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...
Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala
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...
Tikka Marinade & Tikka Masala Base (Colour Free)
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...
Tikka Marinade & Tikka Masala Base (Traditional Bright Red)
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...
Garlic Ginger Paste
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...
Peshwari Naan
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...
Mint, mango and corriander yoghurt raita dip
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...
Homemade Pataks Kashmiri Spice Paste
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:...
How to make you own Ghee at home
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...
Rogan Josh (made from scratch)
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...
Pre-Cooked Lamb
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 35,844 times,...
Rogan Josh (made with base gravy)
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...
Cashew Paste
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...
Chicken Tikka (Spicy Version)
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...
Chicken Tikka & Tikka Masala Paste
This Tikka paste is a great time saver when making curries like Tikka Masala or marinating meat such as Chicken Tikka or Lamb Tikka. A newer version of this page...
How to build a tandoor oven at home
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...
How to make your own Paneer
Paneer is a fresh, unsalted white cheese suitable for vegetarians. Paneer is a very popular ingredient for curries. NOTE: Lemon juice will make softer, creamier paneer, vinegar will give you...
Pan Seared Paneer
Paneer is a fresh cheese common in India. It is an unaged, non-melting soft cheese made by curdling milk with an acid, such as lemon juice. Its acid-set form, before...
Korma (made from scratch)
A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almond, cream and spice. In a hurry and have base gravy prepared? Why not try our identical Korma (made with...
Biryani (made from scratch)
Popular and known for its spicy taste, fragrant rice, and delicate meat This recipe can be made in advanced by cooking the rice and meat then refrigerating them and then...
Vindaloo (made from scratch)
A deliciously flavoured hot dish made with garlic, ginger, spices and vinegar In a hurry and have base gravy prepared? Why not try our identical Vindaloo (made with Base Gravy) version (Visited...
Madras (made from scratch)
Madras curry is said to originate from the south of India, and gets its name from the city known as Madras when English merchants arrived there in 1640 (now Chennai)....
Balti (made with base gravy)
Balti sauce is based on garlic and onions, with turmeric and garam masala, among other spices. A medium hot and slightly sour dish This recipe requires Base Gravy, Make some...
Chasni (made from scratch)
A mild dish similar to Korma and Tikka Masala. This dish is traditionally served very red but this is for appearance only. you can omit the colouring completely or substitute...
Dhansak (made from scratch)
A very satisfying hot sweet and sour Indian curry made from meat, lentils, chilli and sugar. If you have Base Gravy and Pre-Cooked Lentil Dhal already made save time and...