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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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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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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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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 55,670 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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Tikka Masala & Chicken Tikka From Scratch / Pataks Paste Free / Base Free

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Completely from scratch Tikka Masala that tastes exactly the same as my takeaway and BIR (British Indian Restaurant) versions but without any hard to find Pataks pastes or base gravy...
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Chicken Capsila (British Indian Restaurant Style / BIR)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Chicken cooked with peppers, onions, garlic, spices and coriander to create and tantalising curry (Visited 58 times, 1 visits today)
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Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste

  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
A fantastic Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste similar to Pataks Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste   (Visited 65,718 times, 1 visits today)
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Methi Chicken (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Methi Chicken, also called Murg Methi is a popular dish made with chicken and fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves. The methi leaves give a unique subtle flavour to the dish which...
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Phaal (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
One of the hottest curries available, even hotter than the vindaloo, Made from scratch this Phall is a British curry which originated in the Bangladeshi-owned curry-houses of Birmingham. It is...
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Phaal (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
One of the hottest curries available, even hotter than the vindaloo, Phall is a British curry which originated in the Bangladeshi-owned curry-houses of Birmingham. It is often made with fiery...
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Chilli Garlic Paneer (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Fried cubed Indian cheese cooked with fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger, onions and peppers (Visited 5,269 times, 1 visits today)
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Chicken Capsila (From Scratch / Base Free)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Chicken cooked with peppers, onions, garlic, spices and coriander to create and tantalising curry (Visited 17,934 times, 1 visits today)
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Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala made without base gravy, A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almonds, cream and tikka spices. If you’ve made Tikka Masala before...
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Madras – Version 2 (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Made from scratch without base gravy this Madras is a fairly hot curry sauce with use of fresh chillies, chilli powder and onions, a favourite amongst madras lovers Looking for...
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Vindaloo (made from scratch)

  • From Scratch
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Made from scratch without base gravy this Vindaloo is a hot, spicy Indian dish. It’s fantastic flavours come from the heavy use of vinegar, garlic and chilli spices. A hugely...
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Gulab Jamun (makes 16)

  • From Scratch
  • Puddings
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup Check the balls are cooked properly...
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Vindaloo (made with base gravy)

  • Base Gravy
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Vindaloo, a hot, spicy Indian dish. It’s fantastic flavours come from the heavy use of vinegar, garlic and chilli spices. A hugely popular Indian restaurant meal, where it can be...
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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 97,996...
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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 2,407 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 67,902 times, 1 visits...
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Pakora Sauce

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  • 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
  • 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 150,610 times, 1 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 47,320...
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Madras Kebab Curry Paste

  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
A fantastic Madras Kebab Curry Paste similar to Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste (Visited 15,195 times, 1 visits today)
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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 24,454 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 14,337 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 35,017 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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127,172 Views
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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 49,965 times, 2 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 79,046 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 77,385 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