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.
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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...
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.
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...
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...
Katsu Chicken – Wagamama Chicken Katsu Style – Tonkatsu
Chicken or vegetables coated in crispy breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic katsu curry sauce
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...
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.
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
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)....
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...
Bombay Potato (made from scratch)
Bombay potato can also be served as a side dish or as a main course.
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...
How to cook perfect Basmati every time
Looking to make Pilau Rice? Check out my recipe at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/pilau-rice/ As strange as it sounds it’s one of the most common questions I’m asked. Just how do you cook...
Dopiaza (made from scratch)
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...
Tikka Masala (made from scratch)
This deliciously mild and creamy textured Tikka Masala dish is made with coconut, cream and my amazingly useful tikka masala paste A newer version of this page exists at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/?s=tikka%20masala
Balti (made from scratch)
Balti sauce is based on garlic and onions, with turmeric and garam masala, among other spices. A medium hot and slightly sour dish If you have Base Gravy already made save...
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.