Aromatic basmati rice with onion, cardamom & cloves
yellow aromatic basmati rice flavoured with gently fried onion, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cloves and lemon juice
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Base Free Indian Dishes
A collection of Indian curries and dishes made from scratch without the need for pre-made base gravy
Yoghurt Free Tikka Marinade / Chicken Tikka / Lamb Tikka / Tikka Marinade
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....
Naga Chicken Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)
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....
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...
Achari Chicken / Achari Mirch (From Scratch / Base Free)
A medium hot curry sauce with fresh coriander, lemon juice and Indian pickle
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...
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...
Phaal (made from scratch)
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...
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...
Madras – Version 2 (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
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...
Lamb Seekh kebab (From Scratch)
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...
Garlic Mayo Sauce for Shish Kebabs, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka and Shawarmas
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
Lamb Kurzi (From Scratch / Base Free)
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
Garlic Pilau Rice
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...
Karahi Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)
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.
Mango Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)
Made without base gravy this is a hot sweet dish with a fantastic kick. This dish uses fresh mango, chillies and onions for their superb taste and texture
Garlic Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)
Chicken cooked in spices strongly flavoured with garlic
Jalfrezi (From Scratch / Base Free)
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)
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.
Madras Kebab Curry Paste
A fantastic Madras Kebab Curry Paste similar to Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste
Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani (From Scratch / Base Free)
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, salt, spices and lemon juice then simmered in a rich tomato and butter sauce
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.
Chicken 65 (From Scratch)
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...
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 (From Scratch / Base Free)
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)
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 (From Scratch / Base Free)
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.== NAANS...
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...
Kashmiri Masala Spice Paste
A fantastic Kashmiri Masala Spice Paste similar to Pataks Kashmiri paste
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 (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...