Topic: Curry Thread

[Cusamano]

I'll be in london next week.

What is the best restaurant on Brick Lane?

[so kop end lad]

I'll be in london next week.

What is the best restaurant on Brick Lane?

A few good ones but never remember the names.

Normally the one with the que out the door and down the street.

Don't be put off by that though as the que goes down quickly and it's well worth it.

[Raul!]

I'll be in london next week.

What is the best restaurant on Brick Lane?

The best restaurant on Brick Lane is actually not in Brick Lane but is the Lahore Kabab House on Commercial Road.  A 15 minute walk that is well worth it.  Stick to the kababs - seekh, tikka, etc (mutton rather than chicken), have the saag mutton and perhaps the daal.  Have that with rotis.  No bloody "pilau rice", pappadums or any of that other irrelevant stuff and you can ignore most of the other curries (the stuff with gravy).  It's unpretentious, a bit dirty but it is the most authentic meal you will have anywhere in that part of town.  No alcohol but go across the street to the offie to buy your beers and they will allow you to drink them with your meal.

There are a number of pretenders - "New Lahore Kabab House", Shaam-e-Lahore Kabab House etc. but ignore them and stick to the real deal - you won't regret it.

[BSBW]

.  It's unpretentious, a bit dirty but it is the most authentic meal you will have anywhere in that part of town. 

Sounds like a prepared bog roll in the fridge job then for the next morning?

[Helly]

Raki site looks brilliant, pity they cant answer emails though

[Raul!]

Sounds like a prepared bog roll in the fridge job then for the next morning?

Nah - the others hide the dirt in the kitchen, they are just a bit more open about it.

[BSBW]

Raki site looks brilliant, pity they cant answer emails though

probably coz it should have gone to Rafi and not Raki!

[Joshytoohotty]

Another reccomendation for the Rafi site.

Ordererd a Phal, Vindaloo and Balti and they took about 3 days to show up. Just did the Vindaloo tonight and it was fucking lovely.

Top marks.

[shangtsung]

Lamb bhuna to be honest.

[BSBW]

Another reccomendation for the Rafi site.

Ordererd a Phal, Vindaloo and Balti and they took about 3 days to show up. Just did the Vindaloo tonight and it was fucking lovely.

Top marks.

Tried a Rafi's Bhuna Massala last week, it was the dog's doo dahs.

[worthers]

The best restaurant on Brick Lane is actually not in Brick Lane but is the Lahore Kabab House on Commercial Road.  A 15 minute walk that is well worth it.  Stick to the kababs - seekh, tikka, etc (mutton rather than chicken), have the saag mutton and perhaps the daal.  Have that with rotis.  No bloody "pilau rice", pappadums or any of that other irrelevant stuff and you can ignore most of the other curries (the stuff with gravy).  It's unpretentious, a bit dirty but it is the most authentic meal you will have anywhere in that part of town.  No alcohol but go across the street to the offie to buy your beers and they will allow you to drink them with your meal.

There are a number of pretenders - "New Lahore Kabab House", Shaam-e-Lahore Kabab House etc. but ignore them and stick to the real deal - you won't regret it.

Is this the one just further down from Whitechapel, on the back street with fire outside?

[Raul!]

Is this the one just further down from Whitechapel, on the back street with fire outside?

Forgotten where it is relating to Whitechapel but it is on a corner with the main entrance on the side street at 0 degrees to Commercial Road.

[WorldChampions]

Had an immense curry last night from restaurant near mine

Pieces of garlic scatter on the top

[Steven Gerrard]

Quite an interesting thread on  a side note im a british bengali  most "indian restaurants are actaully owned and worked by Bangladeshies"
my father opened the first indian restuarnat in Nottingham called the Kohinoor and home curries esp my mothers beat most stuff you will find in a restuarent the difference between home made curries and the ones made for your western paletes are like night and day   
 

[BazC]

Quite an interesting thread on  a side note im a british bengali  most "indian restaurants are actaully owned and worked by Bangladeshies"
my father opened the first indian restuarnat in Nottingham called the Kohinoor and home curries esp my mothers beat most stuff you will find in a restuarent the difference between home made curries and the ones made for your western paletes are like night and day   
 

Off to Nottingham in a few months...uni... will keep an eye out for that if I remember 

[buzzing]

Quite an interesting thread on  a side note im a british bengali  most "indian restaurants are actaully owned and worked by Bangladeshies"
my father opened the first indian restuarnat in Nottingham called the Kohinoor and home curries esp my mothers beat most stuff you will find in a restuarent the difference between home made curries and the ones made for your western paletes are like night and day  
 

My mate pointed that out too. But bangladesh and pakistan were both "India" at one point, werent they?

The style of cooking comes from that area, so calling it Indian seems ok IMO.

[A Day 2 Remember]

Me brother in law has a curry business. Basically you order the dishes on the Monday, Tuesday he cooks and prepares the food, then he chills and delivers on either the Friday or Saturday. He is doing well for him self and his customers give him rave reviews. He is a post manager on the Wirral and I think there are are few reds who order of him.

[Steven Gerrard]

Off to Nottingham in a few months...uni... will keep an eye out for that if I remember 

unfortunatley its closed now but back in the day it was the place to go for a curry if your coming to Nottingham may i recomend my uncles restauarant The Mogal -E-Azam iits in town and right round the corner from the universities its been Nottinghams best and most Indian famous restuarant for over 20 years foods great prices are competitive and because its next door to the Theatre Royal many famous celebritites photos adorn the walls its like a whos who of showbiz! 

http://travel.ciao.co.uk/Mogal_E_Azam_Tandoori_Nottingham__Review_5051354

http://mogaleazam.co.uk/

In a way im quite lucky because my father was very well know and i ve worked in loads of restauarents since i was 10 most of the restauarents i know very well and they offer me free food every time i walk in which is embaressing but sometimes a life saver if im on a night out, never had to pay for a curry in my life! 

Rajah on Mansfield road is a good one too (also my uncles)

[Hightown Phil]

Jar of the Tesco Finest Jalfrezi is currently sat in the Kitchen waiting for tonight.

[BazC]

unfortunatley its closed now but back in the day it was the place to go for a curry if your coming to Nottingham may i recomend my uncles restauarant The Mogal -E-Azam iits in town and right round the corner from the universities its been Nottinghams best and most Indian famous restuarant for over 20 years foods great prices are competitive and because its next door to the Theatre Royal many famous celebritites photos adorn the walls its like a whos who of showbiz! 

http://travel.ciao.co.uk/Mogal_E_Azam_Tandoori_Nottingham__Review_5051354

http://mogaleazam.co.uk/

In a way im quite lucky because my father was very well know and i ve worked in loads of restauarents since i was 10 most of the restauarents i know very well and they offer me free food every time i walk in which is embaressing but sometimes a life saver if im on a night out, never had to pay for a curry in my life! 

Rajah on Mansfield road is a good one too (also my uncles)

Nice one 

[Dar]

Korma fan myself.

[Hightown Phil]

Korma fan myself.

Poor you.

[dnkw]

This has been a useful site for me

http://www.cr0.co.uk/curry/index.php#2

[BSBW]

This has been a useful site for me

http://www.cr0.co.uk/curry/index.php#2

Nice one 

[dnkw]

Nice one 

No problem!

Have been using this beauty of a base sauce from the site mentioned:

Base sauce:

3 Tbsp Ghee or veg oil

Spices 1

5 Cloves
6 Green cardomons
10 Black peppercorns
3 Cinnamon sticks
4 Dried Bay leaves

5 Onions Sliced
2 Inch piece of ginger finely chopped
3 Garlic cloves finely chopped
Tin of Toms blended
1 Tbsp Tom Puree
2 Tbsp Chopped Coriander

Spices 2

1 Tbsp Fenugreek
2 Tbsp Ground Coriander
2 Tbsp Cumin
2 Tsp Turmeric
2 Tsp chilli powder
2 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1Tbsp Salt (to taste)
1Pt water

Method:

Heat oil, stir fry spices 1 for 1 minute on medium heat then add Garlic and Ginger fry for 30 secs stirring continuously. Then add sliced onions and fry until soft. Mix in blended Toms, tom puree and fresh Coriander.  Fry for a few more minutes.

Add all other spices (you may wish to make a paste and fry them separately first, but it’s not crucial) and fry for a few more minutes.

Add water stir and simmer for 30 mins.

Cool then liquidise.

Gravy is done


Edit: Think I'll make some now - take my mind off waiting!

[kesey]

Not today thanks. Check the Shite thread                     

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

Did a phaal yesterday and left it for 24hrs. Just portioned it up to freeze and having one now. Fucking hell it's a tad warm.

[Hightown Phil]

Are you crying?

[dnkw]

How many chillis etc did you use?

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[redpride9]

Being an Indian i guess i should know my Indian food..

Lads check out this place, you can always tell a decent Indian place to eat if there are Indians in there eating.. this ones class..

http://www.london-eating.co.uk/3294.htm

[Cusamano]

Thanks for the recommendation Raul

Forgot to reply this 

[worthers]

Brick Lane for me tonight. Shit weather = Worthers will order a hotter curry. Also, end of Bengali new year today i beleive which means the street will be packed with food that Worthers LOVES.

[Steven Gerrard]

Brick Lane for me tonight. Shit weather = Worthers will order a hotter curry. Also, end of Bengali new year today i beleive which means the street will be packed with food that Worthers LOVES.

end of benglai new year?
how did i miss that!

[Sub]

How have i missed this thread for so long 

Right, curry lovers, i'm on a mission... to find the hottest curry possible! Can anyone help?

Hottest i've had was one called a `GBH` a few weeks back, had to specially order it as they don't put it on the menu and was told it was hottest in the country. Is this true? Was also told of one called a KGB or something which was just below it then a phaal below that.

[gamble]

How have i missed this thread for so long 

Right, curry lovers, i'm on a mission... to find the hottest curry possible! Can anyone help?

Hottest i've had was one called a `GBH` a few weeks back, had to specially order it as they don't put it on the menu and was told it was hottest in the country. Is this true? Was also told of one called a KGB or something which was just below it then a phaal below that.

where was the gbh from??

[worthers]

Hottest i've had was one called a `GBH` a few weeks back, had to specially order it as they don't put it on the menu and was told it was hottest in the country. Is this true? Was also told of one called a KGB or something which was just below it then a phaal below that.

Gotta be a piss take by the waiters. Did you ask what the acronym stood for??

[Raul!]

Gotta be a piss take by the waiters. Did you ask what the acronym stood for??

Growling Bum Hole.

[worthers]

Growling Bum Hole.

 

[BazC]

Growling Bum Hole.

More like Growing Bum Hole 

[BSBW]

It's a curry party at ours tonight, the house smells fuckin lovely