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Chicken Tikka Masala From Scratch

thecurrykid — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:48:52 +0000

Tikka Masala made from scratch without base gravy. A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almonds, cream, and tikka spices.

Coconut milk powder substitute: If using a can do not mix or shake, drain off the water then use 2-3 tbsp of the remaining coconut cream. If using coconut cream block (the hard stuff) use 40g

Gritty almonds: Sometimes people say almond powder appears grainy in dishes, either:
– soak in a little boiling water for 30 mins before use
– add 50ml more water to the curry and cook for longer
– or my preference sieve before use and use the finer sieved pieces

30 Minute Madras

thecurrykid — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:46:05 +0000

A traditional hot madras curry sauce cooked from scratch in under 30 minutes. A fantastic combination of fragrant spices, green chillies and marinated grilled chicken tikka breast

30 Minute One Pot Lamb Rogan Josh

Josh — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:45:55 +0000

Made from scratch this 30 minute Lamb Rogan Josh is a beautiful combination of aromatic classic Indian spices and rich bold flavours. Tender lamb cooked in onions and a tomato-based curry sauce, packed with fragrant cardamon, fennel, cinnamon, cumin, and Kashmiri chilli.

Nawabi Chicken (One Pot / From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:12:12 +0000

A flavourful dish made with tender chicken in a caramelised onion gravy, infused with a blend of aromatic spices, ground almonds and chillies

The Grim Reaper – Naga Ghost Phall

Josh — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:48:04 +0000

One of the hottest curries available, even hotter than the vindaloo, Made from scratch this version is made with Carolina Reaper, Naga Ghost, Scotch Bonnet, Habanero & birds eye chillies along with the distinctive taste of Mr Naga hot pickle.

Inspired by Brian Todd It’s not for the faint hearted

Insanity (Base Free / From Scratch)

thecurrykid — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:18 +0000

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 flames of hell. Scotch bonnet, naga, birds eye and finger chillies come together in a hot yet flavoursome dish

BIR Style version using base here if you’re looking for that https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/insanity-the-devils-curry-indian-restaurant-style/

Tomato Free Vindaloo (Restaurant Style)

Josh — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:20:22 +0000

Unlike most recipes this Vindaloo is entirely tomato free with the traditional sourness delivered from your choice of vinegar

Chicken Tikka Madras (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:30:28 +0000

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

Tomato Free Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)

thecurrykid — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:30:30 +0000

Unlike most recipes this Vindaloo is entirely tomato free with the traditional sourness delivered from your choice of vinegar

Leftover Roast Christmas Chicken or Turkey Curry | How to make

Josh — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:29:59 +0000

A leftover roast dinner curry cooked with spices, green chillies and leftover Christmas roast turkey

Naga Chicken Vindaloo (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:51:37 +0000

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. A hugely popular Indian restaurant meal, where it can be made with pork, beef, chicken, lamb, prawns, or veg

Phaal (made from scratch)

Josh — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:35:10 +0000

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 often made with fiery habanero peppers or scotch bonnet peppers which are incredibly hot for most people

Base gravy version at https://thecurrykid.co.uk/recipe/phaal-british-indian-restaurant-bir-style/

Garlic Chilli Chicken (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:51:10 +0000

Chicken cooked in spices strongly flavoured with garlic

Jalfrezi (From Scratch / Base Free)

Josh — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:39:07 +0000

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