Korma
A preparation of mild spices in which cream & coconut powder is used to create, by the delicacy of its flavour & creamy texture, a most suitable medium for chicken & lamb. Bhindi bhaji is recommended with korma
Bangalore
A variety of spices in the preparing this sauce when creamy coconut & banana are added result is milder but very tasty
Curry
Curry dish very lightly spiced curry (just right)
Bhuna
A combination of spices fried together to provide a dish of medium strength & rather dry consistency compared with curry
Garlic
Prepared with tomatoes, onions & green peppers with extensive use of fresh garlic
Dupiaza
Method of preparation especially suitable for a meal of fowl, which is briskly fried with onions, green pepper, dhania, cinnamon, bay leaves & cardamon. Paratha or Buttered Chapati is recommended
Dansak
Like the Korma of Persian origin, this lends to its mildness yet derives a piquant richness from its blend of spiced oil with garlic, pineapple & lentils. Dansak is fast gaining popularity. Aloo methi is recommended with dhansak
Samber
A hot, spicy dish based upon the use of lentil with fresh lemon added to obtain a sharp & distinctive flavour
Ceylon
Distinctive dish cooked with coconut and lemon juice. Slightly hot.
Madras
A southern version of this dish found in central & Eastern India, with greater use of tomato puri & spices which lend a fiery taste to its richness. Recommended with bhindi bhaji
Rogan Josh
Characteristics of the dish are derived from the use of tomatoes, pimentos & onions fried in spiced oil which produces a similar strength to the madras yet milder than a vindaloo. Paratha or puri & tarka dal are recommended
Pathia
A hot, sweet & sour dish cooked in spices which produce a curry that is slightly hotter than medium & very rich in flavour
Karahi
Cooked in oriental spices, herbs, tomatoes & capsicum. Served sizzling from the iron karahi
Jalfrezi
Cooked with fresh garlic, green chilli, onions, tomatoes & herbs
Vindaloo
Related to the madras but involving greater use of garlic, lemon juice, ginger, chilli powder & tomato puri. Recommended with Bombay potatoes. Suitable for the curry addict