BIR Style Curries Archives

Zafrani Curry Recipe

BIR Zafrani Curry Recipe Zafrani is a mild, delicate, aromatic curry infused with saffron, cardamom and fennel, in a sauce with added tamarind, cream, and fresh coriander. I find this curry works very well with king prawns, which are added near the end of the curry...

Korma Curry Recipe

by Richard Sayce

BIR Korma Curry Recipe: A misogynistic person may suggest that korma is a curry that is ideal for the ladies, but I disagree – it’s for children too! Joking aside, despite not having the depth and character of most other curries, it’s certainly very popular and...

Dhansak Curry Recipe

by Richard Sayce

BIR Dhansak Curry Recipe With its generous inclusion of dhal, the dhansak curry stands tall and righteous. The comforting texture of aromatically spiced lentils and the balance of sweet and sour make this a very satisfying dish. The only conflict is whether or not to...

Karahi Curry Recipe

by Richard Sayce

Karahi Curry Recipe (BIR) This curry is named after the cast iron cooking pot (korai or karahi) it is often cooked or (more probably) served in. In most British Indian restaurants and takeaways the karahi is a relatively simple curry, mimicking both balti and...

Pathia Curry Recipe

by Richard Sayce

Pathia Curry Recipe (BIR) A hot, sweet and sour tomato-based curry. Lemon juice and tamarind provide the sourness, which is balanced by the sweetness of mango chutney and jaggery/brown sugar. Seafood or chicken are great as the main ingredients in a pathia curry, but...

South Indian Tamarind Curry Recipe

by Richard Sayce

South Indian Tamarind Curry Recipe (BIR): The flavours of tamarind, coconut milk, pickle and spices give this mild aromatic curry its special tang. An optional touch of jaggery or brown sugar balances the sour flavour. I serve this curry in quite a lot of sauce,...