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Chicken Tikka Biryani (Takeaway Style)

  • Base Free
  • Mains
  • Rice
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
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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25,471 Views

Angara Chicken Naga (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Indian Indian
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...
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62,518 Views

Naga Tharkari (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Naga Tharkari, a fantastic combination of chicken tikka cooked with chopped or minced meat, fresh garlic and hot chilli paste Tikka: yoghurt-free-tikka-marinade-chicken-tikka-lamb-tikka
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83,374 Views

Balti (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Indian Indian
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...
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43,996 Views

King Prawn Karahi Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Indian Indian
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 ...
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71,889 Views

Lemon Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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 Yoghurt free...
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42,194 Views

Beef Pepper Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Indian Indian
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...
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55,602 Views

Tomato Free Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Unlike most recipes this Vindaloo is entirely tomato free with the traditional sourness delivered from your choice of vinegar
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73,469 Views

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

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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...
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414,661 Views

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

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Patia, a hot, sweet and sour dish with use of chillies, lemon and tamarind with sugar to help the balance and chillies for heat
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83,367 Views

Insanity (Base Free / From Scratch)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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...
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54,590 Views

Shimla Mirch Murgh / Capsicum Chicken (Restaurant Style)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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...
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67,931 Views

Dhansak (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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...
1 Comment
66,755 Views

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

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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...
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83,173 Views

Goan Chicken Xacuti | Goan Coconut Curry (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
An fantastic Goan curry. Perfectly marinated meat cooked in an onion and spice masala with gently toasted aromatic ground coconut Serves 2
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36,700 Views

Chicken Pakoras (From Scratch)

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  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
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...
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85,349 Views

Yoghurt Free Tikka Paneer

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  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
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...
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4,241 Views

Dopiaza (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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...
2 Comments
48,264 Views

Masala Fries

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  • Mains
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
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...
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826,485 Views

Aromatic basmati rice with onion, cardamom & cloves

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  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Rice
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
yellow aromatic basmati rice flavoured with gently fried onion, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cloves and lemon juice
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55,283 Views

Onion Bhaji

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  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter in Indian restaurants before the main course, along with poppadums’ and other Indian snacks
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75,989 Views

Yoghurt Free Tikka Marinade / Chicken Tikka / Lamb Tikka

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  • Mains
  • Prep
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
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...
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55,813 Views

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

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  • Mains
  • Sides
  • Starters
  • Indian Indian
Bombay potato can also be served as a side dish or as a main course.
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36,183 Views

Spice Mix Powder / Chef’s Blend Curry Powder

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  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
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...
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34,359 Views

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

  • Base Free
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
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....
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46,573 Views

Naga Chicken Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)

  • Base Free
  • 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, naga pickle and chilli spices....
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86,743 Views

Tarka Dhal (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Mains
  • Sides
  • Indian Indian
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...
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95,944 Views

Achari Chicken / Achari Mirch (From Scratch / Base Free)

  • Base Free
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
A medium hot curry sauce with fresh coriander, lemon juice and Indian pickle
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64,681 Views

Sweet Butter Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Indian Indian
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 ...
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76,354 Views

Paratha (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Breads
  • Indian Indian
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...
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73,329 Views

Methi Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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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52,712 Views

Chicken Ceylon (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Indian Indian
Originating in Sri Lankan where curries are also extremely popular this is a delicately balanced, medium-hot spiced dish with coconut and lime
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39,076 Views

Tikka Masala & Chicken Tikka From Scratch / Pataks Paste Free / Base Free

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  • 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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36,035 Views

Phaal (made from scratch)

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  • 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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99,155 Views

Chicken Capsila (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • Indian Indian
Chicken cooked with peppers, onions, garlic, spices and coriander to create and tantalising curry
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18,856 Views

Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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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47,189 Views

Madras – Version 2 (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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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33,141 Views

Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)

  • Base Free
  • 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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67,077 Views

Gulab Jamun (makes 16)

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  • Puddings
  • 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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53,762 Views

Lamb Seekh kebab (From Scratch)

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  • 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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119,824 Views

Garlic Mayo Sauce for Shish Kebabs, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka and Shawarmas

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  • 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
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99,523 Views

Lamb Kurzi (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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
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2,714 Views

Garlic Pilau Rice

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  • Rice
  • Sides
  • 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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14,731 Views

Karahi Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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.
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24,627 Views

Mango Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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
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28,893 Views

Garlic Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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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104,659 Views

Jalfrezi (From Scratch / Base Free)

  • Base Free
  • 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
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152,521 Views

Pasanda (From Scratch / Base Free)

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  • 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.
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47,735 Views

Madras Kebab Curry Paste

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  • Prep
  • Indian Indian
A fantastic Madras Kebab Curry Paste similar to Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste
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16,233 Views

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

  • Base Free
  • Mains
  • Indian Indian
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, salt, spices and lemon juice then simmered in a rich tomato and butter sauce
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35,703 Views
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