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It is no secret that the UK loves its curries. Indian cuisine has thrived here for many years, which makes sense, considering how delicious it is. Of course, some curries get a little more attention than others and are ordered time and time again from curry houses. The chances are your regular order will be on this list of the five most popular Indian curries in the UK!
1. Korma
Some people think of only intense spice when they think about Indian food, but the humble korma shows that curries don’t have to water the eyes to please a crowd! The korma is known for its absence of heat and lovely creaminess, as it’s made with braised meat/vegetables, almonds, and a yoghurt or cream sauce. In terms of spices, korma is usually brought to life with saffron and cardamom. Many people love a korma because it’s mild, sweet, and creamy – people who are only comfortable with a very low heat level will enjoy it, although you can turn the heat up by adding more spice if that suits your tastebuds more.
2. Tikka Masala
Next is the lovely tikka masala. While sources are varied, many say this mild but tasty dish originated in the UK (specifically Glasgow) after South Asian influence! This one undoubtedly has many of the UK’s preferences when it comes to Indian food – it’s creamy yet still spiced. It consists of boneless meat (or vegetables/paneer) with spices and yoghurt, which creates a brown/red sauce.
3. Madras
Madras is a mouth-watering spicy curry, with its name originating from the city of Madras in India (although this city is now known as Chennai). This brown curry is created with a heavy hand of chilli powder, giving a bit more of a kick to whoever orders this one. As such, it’s favoured by the Brits, that can handle more spice!
4. Jalfrezi
The word Jalfrezi literally means “hot fry”, and that refers to how this delicious dish is made. The vegetables consist of onions, peppers, and tomatoes, which all get stir-fried with meat or a vegetable alternative (often chicken, lamb, vegetables, or paneer). The deeper, more savoury tastes in this dish come from the fenugreek and cumin, creating a deep, tasty, mouth-watering curry that UK households love to order.
5. Vindaloo
Last (but not least), there’s the vindaloo, a dish that translates to vinegar and potato (vin and aloo). This tangy Indian dish originated in Goa but has a lot of Portuguese influence. The blend of warm spices and the tanginess of the vinegar gives this dish a unique flavour, and often curry houses will add a lot of spice to provide more intensity. It’s a very hot dish that only those who can withstand fierce spice will order – but with those people, it’s their absolute favourite!
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No matter what your regular order is – whether you’re always happy with a jalfrezi or prefer picking something interesting from the chef’s specials – book a table at our Indian restaurant in Bristol and Clifton. Each of our dishes provides a mouth-watering experience thanks to our chef’s expertise and our use of fresh, quality ingredients. Whether you want a sit-down Indian meal or a delicious takeaway to get stuck into at home, we give excellent service every single time.
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