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Masala Corn | Corn Chaat
Looking for a spicy yet healthy snack? Give this super easy Masala Corn Recipe a try. Masala Corn is a very popular snack in India served in stalls along roads...
Chicken Tikka Madras (From Scratch / Base Free)
A traditional hot curry sauce cooked with spices, green chillies and boneless chicken tikka breast cubes marinated and cooked in the tandoor, bbq or grill
Mango Chutney
For those who like their chutney with an extra kick! All the sweet, fruit and aromatic spices of a classic mango chutney, with added fiery chilli, pepper and ginger
Candied Hot Green Chilli Pickle
A hot and spicy fresh-tasting blend of chopped green chillies, garlic and traditional spices. This Indian pickle is cooked with sugar, salt, oil, vinegar and blended spices and is traditionally...
Chicken Tikka Madras (Restaurant Style)
A traditional hot curry sauce cooked with spices, green chillies and boneless chicken tikka breast cubes marinated and cooked in the tandoor, bbq or grill I’m using East at home...
Chicken Tikka Achari (Restaurant Style)
A fantastic combination of hot pickle and spices for a seriously devilish, rich curry with an umami kick For this dish I’m using Creeping Death Lime & Naga Chutney and...
Chicken Tikka Achari (From Scratch / Base Free)
A fantastic combination of hot pickle and spices for a seriously devilish, rich curry with an umami kick For this dish I’m using Creeping Death Lime & Naga Chutney and...
Chicken Tikka Biryani (Takeaway Style)
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...
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
Angara Chicken Naga (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Chicken Tikka Chaat with Puri
Chicken Tikka Chaat, a traditional savoury snack sold by street vendors in India. A great starter or side dish served on home made puri
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
Balti (Restaurant Style)
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...
Naga Tharkari (From Scratch / Base Free)
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
Balti (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Naga Tharkari (Restaurant Style)
Naga Tharkari, a fantastic combination of chicken tikka cooked with minced meat, fresh garlic and hot chilli paste Base Recipe: easy-indian-base-gravy-updated-recipe Tikka: yoghurt-free-tikka-marinade-chicken-tikka-lamb-tikka
King Prawn Karahi Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)
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 ...
Lemon Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
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 ...
Lemon Chilli Chicken (Restaurant Style)
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
Beef Pepper Masala (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Tomato Free Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)
Unlike most recipes this Vindaloo is entirely tomato free with the traditional sourness delivered from your choice of vinegar
Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Patia / Hot, Sweet and Sour Pathia (From Scratch / Base Free)
Patia, a hot, sweet and sour dish with use of chillies, lemon and tamarind with sugar to help the balance and chillies for heat
Insanity (Base Free / From Scratch)
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...
Insanity (Restaurant Style)
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...
Shimla Mirch Murgh / Capsicum Chicken (Restaurant Style)
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...
Dhansak (Restaurant Style)
A very satisfying hot sweet and sour Indian curry made from meat, lentils, chilli and sugar. This recipe requires Base Gravy and Pre-Cooked Lentil Dhal, Make some first or use...
Dhansak (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
King Prawn Karahi Masala (Restaurant Style)
BIR style King Prawn Karahi curry. A stunning dish with a thick, rich, flavoursome gravy that will have you going back for more Cast Iron Karhai/Kadai https://amzn.to/325gMaH Black Iron Traditional...
Is this the best Dopiaza recipe? (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Goan Chicken Xacuti | Goan Coconut Curry (From Scratch / Base Free)
An fantastic Goan curry. Perfectly marinated meat cooked in an onion and spice masala with gently toasted aromatic ground coconut Serves 2
Chicken Pakoras (From Scratch)
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...
Hariyali Murgh | Hariyali Chicken | Indian Green Chicken Curry
A fantastic hot chicken dish, cooked with onions and a “green sauce” made of fresh coriander leaves, sliced chilli and mint.
Yoghurt Free Tikka Paneer
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...
Dopiaza (From Scratch / Base Free)
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...
Masala Fries
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...
Naga Chicken Vindaloo (Restaurant Style)
Made BIR style with 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....
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:...
Aromatic basmati rice with onion, cardamom & cloves
yellow aromatic basmati rice flavoured with gently fried onion, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cloves and lemon juice
Onion Bhaji
Onion bhajis are often eaten as a starter in Indian restaurants before the main course, along with poppadums’ and other Indian snacks
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
Chicken Tikka Madras (Restaurant Style)
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 (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....