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:...
Madras Kebab Curry Paste is getting harder to find and has to be purchased in 2.5KG tubs. As Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste is used in lots of dishes here...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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 A newer version of this page...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Have you ever wondered how Indian restaurants and Indian takeaways make the beautiful grains of coloured basmati rice that appear mixed in our pilau? It’s not magic or anything special...
The Indian restaurant curry base or base gravy is one of the main ingredients used by most British Indian Restaurant (BIR) chefs and it allows them to create most curries...