Thai Red Curry Paste
The most important ingredient in Thai red curries, and an integral ingredient in satay sauces and fish cakes, this is the most versatile Thai curry paste. It can be used with meat, fish, eggs and vegetables, in…
Chicken Dhansak
Although classically made with mutton or goat, this delicious Dhansak curry is regularly served with chicken in many curry houses. Together with a delicious mix of spices, lentils and tomatoes, this is my go-to favourite meal when…
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Chickpea and Red Lentil Curry with Fresh Spinach and Coriander
Is this Chick Pea and Red Lentil Curry with Fresh Spinach and Coriander a curry or a dal? I'm not sure, but I do know it is incredibly delicious, exceedingly nutritious and quick and easy to make.…
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Coronation Chicken
There can be very few people in the UK who have never eaten Coronation Chicken: tender poached chicken, swathed in an unctuous, sweet, mildly spiced, curried mayonnaise. Created for the Queen’s coronation 70 years ago, the recipe…
Massaman Meatball Curry with Tamarind and Peanut Butter
Massaman Meatball Curry with Tamarind and Peanut Butter: just imagine tender, melt in the mouth, juicy beef meatballs swathed in a rich, silky massaman curry sauce loaded with coconut, peanut butter and tamarind. Utter deliciousness! It is…
Beef Rendang
Beef Rendang is a stunningly delicious internationally famous, classic, spicy, slow cooked Indonesian/Malaysian curry beloved well beyond Asia. With complex, deep flavours developed through long, slow cooking, layers of spices, aromatics and toasted coconut, this intensely aromatic…
Kalonji Chicken
Tender chunks of chicken cooked in a fresh and spicy sauce loaded with Nigella seeds, tomatoes, onions, coriander, cumin and chilli; Kalonji Chicken is my new favourite curry.
Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
A perennial favourite, this delicious dish – tender, lightly charred curry flavoured chicken skewers served with a thick and unctuous spicy peanut sauce flavoured with red curry paste, coconut and kaffir lime leaves – puts everybody in…
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Brown Rice Kedgeree with Smoked Haddock, Salmon and Coriander
Curry flavoured basmati rice loaded with smoked fish, sweetcorn, peas, cream, butter, fresh coriander, and of course, boiled eggs. There are many variations of this dish and I confess, that this version is probably quite different and…
Quick Keema with Lamb and Peas
Fancy a curry but don’t really fancy spending much time cooking? This is the dish for you! All made in one pan, soft and luscious lamb mince is quickly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, some classic Indian…