Onion Bhaji
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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Hot, Sweet and Sour Mango Chutney
This fantastic hot, sweet and sour mango chutney is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite meal or simply as a dip with starters such as samosas and pakoras
Sweet Tamarind Chutney
A fantastic sweet and sour Indian Tamarind chutney dip that’s just great for dipping pakoras and samosas
Red Onion Dip / Poppadum Onions / Pakora Chutney
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:...
Chicken Tikka Madras (made with base gravy)
A traditional fairly hot curry sauce cooked with herbs, spices, green chillies and boneless chicken breast cubes marinated and cooked on the grill Yoghurt and Pataks paste free tikka recipe:...
Yoghurt Free Tikka Marinade / Chicken Tikka / Lamb Tikka
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
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 (Base Free / From Scratch)
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....
Mushroom Bhaji
Full of flavour yet simple and quick to make. This Indian Mushroom Bhaji side is healthy, and delicious
Saag Paneer
Saag Paneer, is a well-loved vegetarian side dish with plenty of flavour . It’s high in calcium and folate from the spinach and is gluten-free, too
Tarka Dhal
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 (Base Free / From Scratch)
A medium hot curry sauce with fresh coriander, lemon juice and Indian pickle
Chicken Ceylon (British Indian Restaurant Style / BIR)
Originating in Sri Lankan where curries are also extremely popular this is a delicately balanced, medium-hot spiced dish with coconut and lime
Easy Indian Base Gravy (Quicker Recipe, Less Fuss, Same Great Result)
This is an updated version of my original base gravy recipe and takes only an hour to make from start to finish. The Indian restaurant curry base or base gravy...
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 ...
Tikka Masala & Chicken Tikka / Pataks Paste Free / BIR – Restaurant Style
Tikka Masala that tastes exactly the same as my takeaway and BIR (British Indian Restaurant) versions but without any hard to find Pataks pastes The Tikka Paste is used for...
Paratha (made from scratch)
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 (Base Free / From Scratch)
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...
Achari Mirch (British Indian Restaurant Style / BIR)
A medium hot curry sauce with fresh coriander, lemon juice and Indian pickle
Chicken Ceylon (made from scratch)
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...
Chicken Capsila (British Indian Restaurant Style / BIR)
Chicken cooked with peppers, onions, garlic, spices and coriander to create and tantalising curry
Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste
A fantastic Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste similar to Pataks Tandoori Spice Marinade Paste
Methi Chicken (Restaurant / BIR Style)
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...
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...
Phaal (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)
One of the hottest curries available, even hotter than the vindaloo, Phall is a British curry which originated in the Bangladeshi-owned curry-houses of Birmingham. It is often made with fiery...
Chilli Garlic Paneer (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)
Fried cubed Indian cheese cooked with fresh green chillies, garlic, ginger, onions and peppers
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 (made from scratch)
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 (made from scratch)
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 (made from scratch)
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...
Vindaloo (made with base gravy)
Vindaloo, a hot, spicy Indian dish. It’s fantastic flavours come from the heavy use of vinegar, garlic and chilli spices. A hugely popular Indian restaurant meal, where it can be...
Lamb Seekh kebab (made 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 (made from scratch)
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
Lamb Kurzi (made with base gravy)
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...
Madras – Version 1 (made with base gravy)
Find my other Madras recipe at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/madras-made-with-base-gravy-2/ Madras curry is said to originate from the south of India, and gets its name from the city known as Madras when English...
Madras – Version 2 (made with base gravy)
Made using base gravy my Madras version 2 is a fairly hot curry sauce with use of fresh chillies, chilli powder and onions, a favourite amongst madras lovers. The red...
Karahi Chicken (Made From Scratch)
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 (made from scratch)
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
Garlic Chilli Chicken (made from scratch)
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...
Jalfrezi (made from scratch)
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 (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.
Madras Kebab Curry Paste
A fantastic Madras Kebab Curry Paste similar to Pataks Madras Kebab Curry Paste
Mango Chilli Chicken (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)
A hot sweet dish with a fantastic kick. This dish uses fresh mango, chillies and grated onions for their superb taste and texture
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...