Chicken Tikka Biryani (Takeaway Style)
Fried onions, succulent chicken tikka and the perfect blend of spices combine to create a dish for any occasion. Perfect on it’s own or with a curry on the side...
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Biryani Gravy / Shorba (Takeaway Style)
Although the biryani is a meal in itself it’s usually served with a small side of gravy. This simply vegetable shorba is perfect, tasty and quick to make
Chicken Tikka Chaat with Puri
Chicken Tikka Chaat, a traditional savoury snack sold by street vendors in India. A great starter or side dish served on home made puri
Puri, Puris or Poori – Indian crispy deep-fried breads
Puri, Puris or Poori, whatever you call them these Indian deep-fried wheat breads puff up like little balls when placed in hot oil. Perfect alongside curries and chaat
Balti (Restaurant Style)
A delicious blend of spices, tomatoes, chillies, garlic, onions and peppers. A medium dry curry, uniquely served in the same pressed metal “Balti bowl” used to cook the dish and...
Naga Tharkari (Restaurant Style)
Naga Tharkari, a fantastic combination of chicken tikka cooked with minced meat, fresh garlic and hot chilli paste Base Recipe: easy-indian-base-gravy-updated-recipe Tikka: yoghurt-free-tikka-marinade-chicken-tikka-lamb-tikka
King Prawn Karahi Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)
King Prawn Karahi curry (From Scratch / Base Free) . A stunning dish with a thick, rich, flavoursome gravy that will have you going back for more Cast Iron Karhai/Kadai ...
Sweet Butter Chicken (Restaurant Style)
This stunning 2 layer Butter Chicken is out of this world. If you like your Korma and Tikka Masala dishes this is definitely for you. A base layer of mild ...
Lemon Chilli Chicken (Restaurant Style)
Tender pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a spicy lemon and chilli masala sauce. You’re not going to want to miss out on this fantastic lemon chilli chicken
Beef Pepper Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)
Tender beef slices cooked in a hot peppery onion, coconut and tomato sauce with mixed peppers If you don’t have coconut oil simply use 3 tbsp of vegetable oil and...
Tomato Free Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)
Unlike most recipes this Vindaloo is entirely tomato free with the traditional sourness delivered from your choice of vinegar
Patia / Hot, Sweet and Sour Pathia (From Scratch / Base Free)
Patia, a hot, sweet and sour dish with use of chillies, lemon and tamarind with sugar to help the balance and chillies for heat
Insanity (Base Free / From Scratch)
Insanity? Probably, but if you like your curries full of flavour yet spiced to the max then this is the curry for you. An initial sweet touch hides the hidden...
Insanity (Restaurant Style)
Insanity? Probably, but if you like your curries full of flavour yet spiced to the max then this is the curry for you. An initial sweet touch hides the hidden...
Dhansak (Restaurant Style)
A very satisfying hot sweet and sour Indian curry made from meat, lentils, chilli and sugar. This recipe requires Base Gravy and Pre-Cooked Lentil Dhal, Make some first or use...
Dhansak (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
King Prawn Karahi Masala (Restaurant Style)
BIR style King Prawn Karahi curry. A stunning dish with a thick, rich, flavoursome gravy that will have you going back for more Cast Iron Karhai/Kadai https://amzn.to/325gMaH Black Iron Traditional...
Is this the best Dopiaza recipe? (From Scratch / Base Free)
Dopiaza, roughly translated as “two onions” is a perfect blend of gently caramelised and chunky charred onions in a medium heat sauce suitable for most taste buds Pictures courtesy of...
Goan Chicken Xacuti | Goan Coconut Curry (From Scratch / Base Free)
An fantastic Goan curry. Perfectly marinated meat cooked in an onion and spice masala with gently toasted aromatic ground coconut Serves 2
Chicken Pakoras (From Scratch)
This easy to make batter blends subtle spices and when fried coating your favourite filling gives an irresistible crispy starter or accompaniment. It is a popular snack across India, where...
Hariyali Murgh | Hariyali Chicken | Indian Green Chicken Curry
A fantastic hot chicken dish, cooked with onions and a “green sauce” made of fresh coriander leaves, sliced chilli and mint.
Dopiaza (From Scratch / Base Free)
A medium heat curry suitable for most taste buds. The rich and spicy onions are usually cooked two ways. Firstly pureed in the base gravy with chunky onions stir fried...
Masala Fries
Packed with flavour these masala fries are the perfect snack time comfort food. Use oven chips for a healthier alternative to deep fried chips and add more or less chillies to...
Red Onion Dip / Poppadum Onions / Pakora Chutney
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:...
Aromatic basmati rice with onion, cardamom & cloves
yellow aromatic basmati rice flavoured with gently fried onion, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cloves and lemon juice
Onion Bhaji
Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter in Indian restaurants before the main course, along with poppadums’ and other Indian snacks
Hot, Sweet and Sour Mango Chutney
This fantastic hot, sweet and sour mango chutney is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite meal or simply as a dip with starters such as samosas and pakoras
Sweet Tamarind Chutney
A fantastic sweet and sour Indian Tamarind chutney dip that’s just great for dipping pakoras and samosas
Chicken Tikka Madras (Restaurant Style)
A traditional fairly hot curry sauce cooked with herbs, spices, green chillies and boneless chicken breast cubes marinated and cooked on the grill Yoghurt and Pataks paste free tikka recipe:...
Yoghurt Free Tikka Marinade / Chicken Tikka / Lamb Tikka
Completely from scratch and yoghurt free this Tikka Masala Marinade tastes exactly the same as my local takeaways The Tikka Paste recipe makes enough paste for up to 750g of...
Bombay Potato / Bombay Aloo (From Scratch / Base Free)
Bombay potato can also be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Spice Mix Powder / Chef’s Blend Curry Powder
Every chef has their own blend of mix powder which is why all Indian takeaways and restaurants taste slightly different. Here is my version which is included in many of...
Shimla Mirch Murgh / Capsicum Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)
Think of a Jalfrezi, Madras and Dhansak flavour combination dish cooked with in a spicy sauce consisting of green peppers, onions, garlic, spices and coriander to create and tantalising curry....
Mushroom Bhaji (Restaurant Style)
Full of flavour yet simple and quick to make. This Indian Mushroom Bhaji side is healthy, and delicious
Tarka Dhal (From Scratch / Base Free)
A classic recipe that is delicious and easy to make. Most Indian lentil dishes are made by cooking the lentils then frying the other ingredients and incorporating the Tarka in...
Sweet Butter Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)
This stunning 2 layer Butter Chicken is out of this world. If you like your Korma and Tikka Masala dishes this is definitely for you. A base layer of mild ...
Paratha (From Scratch / Base Free)
A paratha is a flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout the modern-day nations of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Myanmar, where wheat is the traditional...
Methi Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Achari Mirch (British Indian Restaurant Style / BIR)
A medium hot curry sauce with fresh coriander, lemon juice and Indian pickle
Chicken Ceylon (From Scratch / Base Free)
Originating in Sri Lankan where curries are also extremely popular this is a delicately balanced, medium-hot spiced dish with coconut and lime
Tikka Masala & Chicken Tikka From Scratch / Pataks Paste Free / Base Free
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...
Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste
A fantastic Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste similar to Pataks Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste
Methi Chicken (Restaurant / BIR Style)
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...
Phaal (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)
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...
Chilli Garlic Paneer (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)
Fried cubed Indian cheese cooked with fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger, onions and peppers
Chicken Capsila (From Scratch / Base Free)
Chicken cooked with peppers, onions, garlic, spices and coriander to create and tantalising curry
Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Gulab Jamun (makes 16)
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...
Tikka Marinade and Tikka Masala Base (Pataks Paste Free)
Tikka Masala that tastes exactly the same as my takeaway and BIR (British Indian Restaurant) versions but without any hard to find Pataks pastes The Tikka Paste is used for...
Vindaloo (Restaurant Style)
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...