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Insights, guides, and stories from the UK curry industry
Tadka and Baghaar: Why Indian Cooks Add the Tempering Last, Not First
Tempering is the sizzle of whole spices in hot fat that finishes so many Indian dishes. Discover why cooks often pour it over the top at the very end, and how to get the timing and sequence right.
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.
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Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Curry Cooking
Respecting heritage recipes whilst pushing boundaries. How the best curry chefs honour tradition and embrace innovation.
Knife Skills Every Indian Restaurant Chef Needs
Precision cutting isn't just for French cuisine. The specific knife skills that make an Indian restaurant kitchen run smoothly.
Why UK Curry Chefs Deserve More Recognition
They feed millions every week but rarely make the headlines. It's time we recognised the skill and dedication of Britain's curry chefs.
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.
How to Become a Curry Chef in the UK
Dreaming of a career in curry? From college courses to kitchen apprenticeships, here's the roadmap to becoming a curry chef.
Wedding Catering with Indian Food: A Growing Trend
Indian wedding catering has gone mainstream in the UK. From intimate receptions to grand affairs, curry is the new wedding feast.
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.