Recipes
Articles about recipes in the UK curry industry
Layering a Lucknowi Biryani: The Pukki Method Where Rice and Meat Cook Apart
Awadhi biryani builds its elegance on the pukki method, cooking rice and meat separately before layering and steaming them together. Here is how it differs from the Hyderabadi style and how the layers come together.
Roomali Roti: Tossing the Tissue-Thin Handkerchief Bread of the Tandoor House
Roomali roti is the gossamer handkerchief bread stretched by hand and cooked on an upturned wok. Here is the dough, the dexterity and the theatre behind one of the tandoor house's most spectacular breads.
Kulcha vs Naan: Amritsari Stuffed Kulcha and the Tandoor Bread Family Tree
Naan and kulcha both come from the tandoor but they are not the same bread. Here is how the crisp, stuffed Amritsari kulcha differs from the soft leavened naan, and where each fits on the tandoor bread family tree.
The Art of Spice Tempering Every Chef Should Know
Tempering — or tadka — is the single technique that separates good curry from great curry. Master it and transform your cooking.
Eid Celebrations: Menu Ideas for Restaurants
Eid is one of the biggest dining-out occasions of the year. Special menu ideas to make the celebration memorable at your restaurant.
Choosing the Right Cooking Oil for Curry
The oil you cook with fundamentally changes your curry's flavour. A guide to choosing the right oil for every cooking method.
The Phaal Challenge: Britain's Hottest Curry Craze
Think you can handle a phaal? Britain's hottest curry has spawned challenges, YouTube videos, and A&E visits. Here's the story.
The Story Behind the Vindaloo: From Goa to Britain
Vindaloo isn't about heat — it's about vinegar and garlic. The real story of how a Portuguese-Goan dish became a British legend.
Gluten-Free Curry Options: Safety and Menu Guide
Many curries are naturally gluten-free, but cross-contamination lurks in unexpected places. A guide for restaurants and diners.
Tandoori Chicken Wings Recipe for Game Day
Smoky, charred tandoori wings that'll steal the show at any gathering. Marinate overnight for maximum flavour impact.
Secret to Creamy Korma Without Using Cream
A rich, velvety korma without a drop of double cream. The authentic secret uses cashews, coconut, and yoghurt instead.
One-Pot Chickpea Curry for Meal Prep
This budget-friendly one-pot chickpea curry is perfect for meal prep. Make it on Sunday and eat well all week.