The British Curry Awards, which have been running for 18 years, will no longer take place, with the Awards rebranded to a new platform called the British Curry Guide. The decision to end the Awards scheme follows the passing of its founder, Enam Ali MBE, who died in July last year. The British Curry Guide … Continue reading "Home"
Read moreRita Payne Tributes and laments have been pouring in from the UK and abroad following confirmation that a much-loved Indian restaurant and hotel in central London is to close. The India Club has fended off previous attempts to shut it down to make way for a glossy new development. The battle has now been lost … Continue reading "Home"
Read moreMeah Monirul Alam, one of the UK’s longest-serving and most successful Bangladeshi restaurateurs, and former president of the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) passed away on 23 July at the age of 82. The prominent businessman and community leader, who championed the curry industry for more than five decades, first arrived in London in 1960 as … Continue reading "Home"
Read moreZolsha has been going strong for 15 years and is looking to make the next 15 and more count Azid Ahmed, or Ash as he prefers to be known, has taken an unusual path to opening his own curry hou
Read moreAtikur Rahman is making an impassioned plea for more training for the curry house sector Atik in British Curry Festival 2008 As chef at Brick Lane’s Graam Bangla restaurant, with many years o
Read moreTakeaways are big business, having grown across the UK in the last year. Curry Life catches up with two Indian takeaways to find out where the challenges lie and their tips for success Whichev
Read moreCurry Life finds out how a young female scientist has gone from working in her family’s Indian restaurant to inventing and commercializing a spray to help combat Covid-19 Sadia Khanom had an interest in all things scientific from an early age and this has stood her in good stead. Aged just 26, she is the founder and managing director of Voltique, a business specialising in finding soluti
Read moreIt is difficult to imagine Indian food without the fragrance and flavours of spices. The tantalizing aromas, vibrant colours, and of course the spicy, sweet and tangy flavours make all dishes stand out. Often home cooks, who love experimenting with different cuisines and recipes, strike off Indian dishes from their list because of the number … Continue reading "Home"
Read moreRECIPE by Chef Yogesh Datta Chef-Patron Yogesh Datta Long regarded as one of finest Indian chefs of his generation, Yogesh Datta brings a strong sense of tradition to his cooking yet marries it with just the right sense of modernity and flourish. Born in Shimla, a hill station in northern India, Datta initially honed his … Continue reading "Home"
Read more