I am a biggest foodie and I can explain well Without a doubt, curries are certainly the most popular Indian dish. I'm sure that each and every one of these are radically different from their source dishes, and people who travel to India are often surprised at how little UK curries taste like their namesakes.
In every curry-house in the country there are a few ‘traditional’ favourites:
- Vindaloo - originally from Goa, it is extremely popular owing to its intense heat, and is often the hottest curry on the menu, except maybe Phalls. The vindaloo can be served with any meat.
- Tikka masala - usually with chicken in a spicy yet creamy sauce. I believe that it is the best selling curry across the UK, and is often dubbed a “British National Dish”
- Tandoori chicken - this probably doesn't count as a curry as doesn't come with sauce, but is instead prepared with a bit of yoghurt and spice.
- Korma - thick, mild and coconut-ty, a staple with curry lovers who are less keen on heat. Also a very popular dish for vegetarians (although almost all curries have vegetarian options available).
Cauliflower, Courgette and Chickpea Korma
- Jalfrezi - also extremely popular, a bit drier and usually quite hot. Often uses prawn.
[ Mr Huda's Chicken Jalfrezi ] ::
We also eat a lot of Madras, Rogan Josh, Bhuna and Balti.
Ideally, we would have poppadoms with mango chutney, cucumber raita and lime pickle to start, and our curry would come with rice (e.g. pilau rice) and a big naan bread (garlic, peshwari or plain).
Also, maybe some samosas and/or bhajis on the side (usually bought previously from the supermarket).
Plus lots of Cobra, Tiger or Kingfisher to cool our poor mouths….....
Thanks 🙏
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