Biryani Gravy / Shorba (Takeaway Style)
Although the biryani is a meal in itself it’s usually served with a small side of gravy. This simply vegetable shorba is perfect, tasty and quick to make
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Puri, Puris or Poori – Indian crispy deep-fried breads
Puri, Puris or Poori, whatever you call them these Indian deep-fried wheat breads puff up like little balls when placed in hot oil. Perfect alongside curries and chaat
Sweet Butter Chicken (Restaurant Style)
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 ...
Aromatic basmati rice with onion, cardamom & cloves
yellow aromatic basmati rice flavoured with gently fried onion, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cloves and lemon juice
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
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...
Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala (Restaurant Style)
Traditional Bright Red Tikka Masala, A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almonds, cream and tikka spices. If you are looking for my colour free tikka masala...
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...
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.
Rogan Josh (Restaurant Style)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Tikka Masala (made with base gravy)
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
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.
Korma (made with base gravy)
A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almond, cream and spice. This recipe requires Base Gravy. Make some first or use our identical Korma (made without Base...
Chasni (made with base gravy)
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...
Onion Bhaji, Bhajji, Bhajiya or bajji (made from scratch)
Cook these crispy onion bhajis as a snack with riata or alongside a homemade Indian curry
Pilau Rice (made 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
Colouring Pilau Rice
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...
Chapati (roti, safati, shabaati, phulka, roshi)
One of many types of flat bread very popular in India and made of 4 really simple ingredients: wheat flour, salt, oil and water
Pre-Cooked Dhal
Dhal is added to curry dishes such as Dhansak and any dish you like in place of meat. This time saving method ensures you’ll always have some on hand.
Onion Masala
Indian onion masala is a flavor packed paste made up of onion, garlic and spices.
Rice Pudding / Punjabi Style Rice Kheer
This creamy and aromatic Indian rice pudding is made with the most basic ingredients gaining its delicate flavours from cardamom and almonds.
Gajar Halwa Mithai | Carrot Fudge | Pudding
Gajar Halwa uses the natural sweetness of carrots to create a delicacy that’s moist and sweet on the tongue. Butter ghee and sugar are all essential ingredients. Finish with a...
Garlic Butter
Fantastic on tons of foods but I have this already prepared to rub over freshly made naan breads straight from the oven
Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce
A perfect combination of sugar, vinegar and tomato ketchup just waiting to be dunked or poured over your favourite chinese meal Use Arrowroot instead of Corn Flour if you like...
Chicken Chow Mein
Chinese stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat I use Lucky boat #2 noodles as they are used in 99% of UK Chineses takeaways and restaurants. They can initially be expensive...
TGI Fridays Jack Daniels Sauce Glaze
Simply coat your food in the last 5 minutes of cooking, slam it on top of your burger or water down slightly as a dipping sauce, the choice is yours.