Student Meals – The Curry Kid

Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)

Josh — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:48:35 +0000

Jeera rice (Cumin 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 individual grains every time.

Glasgow Pink Pakora Sauce

thecurrykid — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:53:24 +0000

Glasgow Pink Pakora Sauce, perfect for dipping pakoras, and poppadum

30 Minute Madras

thecurrykid — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:46:05 +0000

A traditional hot madras curry sauce cooked from scratch in under 30 minutes. A fantastic combination of fragrant spices, green chillies and marinated grilled chicken tikka breast

Homemade Madras Curry Powder

Josh — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:23:50 +0000

A seriously spicy and flavoursome Madras masala to help you create my fiery restaurant style Madras curry in minutes. This spice blend is sure to ignite your taste buds.

Designed to be used in my 20 Minute One Pot Chicken Madras

Tomato Chilli Jam

Josh — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:23:48 +0000

Robustly sweet, this Tomato Chilli Jam is perfect with fried snacks and naan. Grab a bowl and get dipping

This tomato-chilli jam recipe makes around 300ml of tomato-chilli jam, why not use it in a bacon naan wrap

Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce

Josh — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:12:03 +0000

An authentic kebab shop sauce, just like your local takeaway, and it takes just a few minutes to make. Make it as spicy or as mild as you like, and it goes on so much more than just kebabs.

Based on a recipe by Chef Thakur

Dhansak (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:05:33 +0000

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 use our identical Dhansak (made with base gravy) version.

Deliciously Easy Homemade Yeast-Free Indian Naan Bread Recipe

thecurrykid — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:23:26 +0000

Discover the joy of indulging in homemade goodness with my Yeast-Free Indian Naan Bread recipe.

Elevate your dining experience with these soft, flavourful naans that add the perfect touch to any meal and master the art of creating authentic naan bread from scratch, no yeast required.

Explore the soft fluffy textures that make my homemade naan a standout choice. Elevate your culinary skills and savour the satisfaction of serving up irresistibly delicious naan bread every time. Don’t waste another minute, get cooking and experience the magic of my yeast-free Indian naan bread today!

The dough for this recipe can be made in advance and stored, covered in a refrigerator for up to 3 days before cooking. It makes 10 large naans but you can increase/decrease proportionally to make as many or few as you like

As this dough needs to rest a while once mixed I suggest making this in the morning, ready for cooking in the evening?

Original recipe by Chris Johnson (also known as ‘H4ppyChris’)

30 Minute One Pot Lamb Rogan Josh

Josh — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:45:55 +0000

Made from scratch this 30 minute Lamb Rogan Josh is a beautiful combination of aromatic classic Indian spices and rich bold flavours. Tender lamb cooked in onions and a tomato-based curry sauce, packed with fragrant cardamon, fennel, cinnamon, cumin, and Kashmiri chilli.

Nawabi Chicken (One Pot / From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:12:12 +0000

A flavourful dish made with tender chicken in a caramelised onion gravy, infused with a blend of aromatic spices, ground almonds and chillies

Chicken Tikka Karahi (One Pot / From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:04:47 +0000

A superbly flavoured spicy Indian dish prepared from scratch using onions, fresh chillies and my succulent yoghurt free chicken tikka

Mushroom Bhaji (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:57:33 +0000

Full of flavour yet simple and quick to make. This Indian Mushroom Bhaji side is healthy, and delicious

Chicken 65 Wings

Josh — Wed, 17 May 2023 07:56:46 +0000

Chicken 65 is a spicy entrée, or quick snack but can you handle these Fiery Chicken 65 wings? Succulently moist and perfect for the air fryer, BBQ and grill

Naga Chicken Tikka | Ninja Air Fryer pre-cooked chicken for curry

Josh — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:03:14 +0000

Will this change the way you spice up your pre-cooked chicken forever?

This spicy Naga, succulently moist, pre-cooked chicken is perfect made in a air fryer, BBQ, grill or and even my homemade tandoor.

Huge thanks to Brian Todd for the idea

Onion Bhaji

thecurrykid — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:53:21 +0000

Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter in Indian restaurants before the main course, along with poppadums’ and other Indian snacks

Chicken Tikka Achari (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:07:22 +0000

A fantastic combination of hot pickle and spices for a seriously devilish, rich curry with a kick

Yoghurt Free Tikka

Keema Rice (Restaurant Style)

Josh — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:09:55 +0000

This takeaway and restaurant style keema rice is simple to make using my spiced lamb keema and fluffy basmati rice. Why not make a keema naan as well, it’s the same mix?

King Prawn Balti (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:35:44 +0000

Sizzling prawns cooked in a fiery hot and spicy sauce with the addition of ground green chillies and spices

Tamarind Chicken Balti (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:41:34 +0000

The tamarind in this Balti recipe gives this dish a fantastic sweet and sour flavour. If using roasted sesame seeds add them to the marinade instead of frying with the curry leaves and chillies

Insanity (Base Free / From Scratch)

thecurrykid — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:18 +0000

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 flames of hell. Scotch bonnet, naga, birds eye and finger chillies come together in a hot yet flavoursome dish

BIR Style version using base here if you’re looking for that https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/insanity-the-devils-curry-indian-restaurant-style/

Angara Chicken Naga (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Fri, 06 May 2022 14:52:43 +0000

This Angara chicken dish will definitely blow your mind. A hot spicy curry with a fantastic smokey flavour infused using the ancient Dhungar method. This Chicken Angara is definitely a dish for all meat lovers

Naga Tharkari (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:47:18 +0000

Naga Tharkari, a fantastic combination of chicken tikka cooked with chopped or minced meat, fresh garlic and hot chilli paste

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Balti (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:12:52 +0000

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 give it its name and traditionally eaten with a naan or rice on the side

Catch my Birmingham Balti Bowl unboxing and seasoning video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9e36oIqG7U

King Prawn Karahi Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:21:15 +0000

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 https://amzn.to/325gMaH

Beef Pepper Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:55:27 +0000

Tender beef slices cooked in a hot peppery onion, coconut and tomato sauce with mixed peppers

Tomato Free Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:30:30 +0000

Unlike most recipes this Vindaloo is entirely tomato free with the traditional sourness delivered from your choice of vinegar

Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:52:13 +0000

Tender marinated chicken, seared in mustard oil then gently simmered in spices butter and cream

This is a rich, warming butter chicken, if you’re looking for the sweet, creamy ones found in restaurants and takeaways then this is what you’re looking for https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/sweet-butter-chicken-from-scratch/

Pathia / Hot, Sweet and Sour Patia (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:59:38 +0000

Pathia, a hot, sweet and sour dish with use of chillies, lemon and tamarind with sugar to help the balance and chillies for heat

Is this the best Dopiaza recipe? (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:03:15 +0000

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 Brian Todd

Chicken Pakoras (From Scratch)

thecurrykid — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:56:07 +0000

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 it is served in restaurants and sold by street vendors.

Yoghurt Free Tikka Paneer

Josh — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:36:03 +0000

Completely from scratch and yoghurt free this Tikka Paneer tastes exactly the same as my local takeaways

This recipe makes enough for up to 500g of paneer which you want to marinate for around 2 hours

Paneer Tikka cooks really quick in a tandoor or in the oven, BBQ, grill or air fryer. Turn the heat up as high as possible and cook for around 10 minutes before checking it’s cooked through.

Dopiaza (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:30:51 +0000

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 during the cooking process.

In a hurry and have Base Gravy prepared? Why not use our quicker Dopiaza (made with Base Gravy) version.

Masala Fries

thecurrykid — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:57:30 +0000

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 make as hot or mild as you like.

Why not top it all off with a big dollop of soured cream or natural yoghurt over the top

Red Onion Dip / Poppadum Onions / Pakora Chutney

thecurrykid — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:57:07 +0000

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:

Yoghurt Free Tikka Marinade / Chicken Tikka / Lamb Tikka / Tikka Marinade

thecurrykid — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:20:58 +0000

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 meat which you want to marinate for at least 2 hours (ideally 24+)

Chicken Tikka cooks really quick in a tandoor or in the oven, BBQ, grill or air fryer. Turn the heat up as high as possible and cook for around 10 minutes before checking it’s cooked through.

Bombay Potato / Bombay Aloo (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:05:01 +0000

Bombay potato can also be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Shimla Mirch Murgh / Capsicum Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:50:54 +0000

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. A semi dry condensed dish with a touch of sourness and added green chilli for kick.

Sweet Butter Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:14:19 +0000

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 gravy layered with a sweet topping of coconut, almonds, sugar and cream.

Paratha (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Fri, 21 May 2021 09:19:44 +0000

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 staple

Chicken Ceylon (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:20:51 +0000

Originating in Sri Lankan where curries are also extremely popular this is a delicately balanced, medium-hot spiced dish with coconut and lime

Phaal (made from scratch)

Josh — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:35:10 +0000

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 often made with fiery habanero peppers or scotch bonnet peppers which are incredibly hot for most people

Base gravy version at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/phaal-british-indian-restaurant-bir-style/

Karahi Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:12:22 +0000

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.

Garlic Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:51:10 +0000

Chicken cooked in spices strongly flavoured with garlic

Jalfrezi (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:39:07 +0000

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

Pasanda (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:47:17 +0000

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.

Mushroom Pilau Rice

thecurrykid — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:20:58 +0000

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.

Lemon Pilau Rice

Josh — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:07:57 +0000

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 your favourite curry dish

Bhuna (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:59:44 +0000

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 in its own juices. The result is a thick, intensely flavoured thick sauce served with green pepper and sliced onions

Katsu Chicken – Wagamama Chicken Katsu Style – Tonkatsu

thecurrykid — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:35:59 +0000

Chicken or vegetables coated in crispy breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic katsu curry sauce

Fragrant Basmati Pilau Rice (From Scratch)

Josh — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:32:16 +0000

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 individual grains every time.