While Indian restaurant names can vary widely, there are some common themes and elements that often appear in the names of Indian restaurants in the UK. Here’s a list of some of the most common types: These are some of the common themes and elements you’ll find in Indian restaurant…
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Naan bread is one of those things that many people buy from the supermarket but if you have the time and can be bothered, it’s worth making your own as they taste much nicer. I had to have a few goes to get them how I wanted them but now…
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A sweet and sour Persian dish of medium heat. Some curry houses may make this dish hotter however, so be careful when ordering.
Lemon is used to achieve the sour taste, while other fruits may be used to make the dish sweet. In the absence of fruit, sugar will be used to obtain the sweetness.
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So a few days ago I was asked to give some comments on Nadiya’s Simple Spices by the team at BBC’s Points of View. I must have talked a load of rubbish because I didn’t make the programme but more importantly I did buy the recipe book! Anyway enough waffle, here’s what I thought of the programme (I’ve not cooked any recipes yet). “Nadiya’s Simple Spices” is a delightful and educational television program that brings a fresh perspective to the world of cooking with spices. Hosted by the talented and charismatic Nadiya Hussain, this show is based on the premise of her personal “art masala” spice mix and demonstrates the…
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So it’s been a while since I bought these chutneys after seeing them pitched on Dragon’s Den one evening, but I have to say Nana’s Chutneys are some of the…
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Thursday 30th March 2023 Get your tickets for the city’s hottest event – raising funds to meet the current urgent need to support veterans of HM Armed Forces into employment From the ABF website…. Join us at Guildhall and indulge in delicious curries with unlimited beer and wine. Rub shoulders with senior officers of the British Army…
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The Burnt Chef Project has announced a joint project with Performance Learning Group to create a brand-new level four apprenticeship in Hospitality and Workplace Mental Health Management. The apprenticeships, a Level 4 Management and Level 3 Mental Health programmes have also been approved and endorsed by the Chartered Management Institute…
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Up until recently I had always assumed that making my own dahl was always going to be a painful task leading to a disappointing bowl of tasteless mush. But to my delight I have found this is completely wrong. Making dahl is actually really quite simple and you can get…
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, 17th February 2023 at Radisson Red Hotel London Heathrow. The event will celebrate the efforts and achievements of the college students and tutors vying for the title of 2023 Zest Quest Asia…
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Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at, Swadish in Glasgow’s Merchant City is an absolute joy. Its bright modern interior matches a fantastic menu and the staff were exactly as attentive as you would wish. Not too much, and not too little, attention. It was summer…
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This is the second time I have eaten at the Blue Tiffin restaurant in Oldham and both times I have enjoyed it! A work colleague recommended the restaurant to me as they visit almost weekly with their family. When we (my friend and I) arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the decor, definitely a step up from your average Indian restaurant. It’s a large space but with the lighting and decoration it still feels intimate. They have all the classics you’d expect to see: Chicken Tikka Masala, Balti, Rogan Josh etc but also a good selection of house specials that were definitely not your everyday indian dishes. We ordered a…
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The longlist for this year’s Asian Curry Awards has been revealed, along with the announcement of the creation of an inaugural Pat Chapman Memorial Award, to honour its long-time chairman of judges, who died in July. A record number of nominees will now be whittled down by online public vote – before visiting judges determine the eventual winners – who will be honoured at a glitter awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House on 20th November, sponsored by Just Eat. Spice lovers can vote for their favourite Asian restaurants and takeaways via www.asiancurryawards.com. With restaurateurs facing a ‘quadruple whammy’ of rising food prices, increased energy costs, staff shortages and customers experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, Yawar Khan,…
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