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Nominations closed for Curry Life Awards 2025

The entry deadline for the 2025 Awards is fast approaching so if you want to raise the bar and be recognised, please submit your entry now.

Chicken tikka masala is nation’s favourite curry

Chicken tikka masala reigns supreme when it comes to the UK’s most popular curry, according to a survey from yoghurt manufacturer Onken. In a recent poll of 2,000 adults, 43% of those surveyed picked the dish as their favourite, with korma and butter chicken rated second and third. Other findings from the research found 89 …

South West is food hygiene hotspot

The South West is the top-scoring region in the UK when it comes to food hygiene, followed by Northern Ireland and the East Midlands. This is according to online training provider High Speed Training, which investigated the state of the UK’s food hygiene scene by analysing Food Standards Agency (FSA) data for over 215,000 food …

Curry houses’ future uncertain amid rising costs

Curry houses’ future uncertain amid rising costs Industry leaders from the curry sector have called on the government for support on a range of issues, including the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on hospitality businesses, planned rises in the costs of energy and a need to act on the price of ingredients. The Bangladesh …

Restaurants to provide single-sex toilets under new laws

New legislation will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns. These changes to building regulations, which were unveiled prior to the General Election announcement, will mean that new non-domestic buildings, including restaurants, will be required to provide separate single-sex toilets for women and …

K2H Creative asks for payment upfront

Indian restaurant K2H Creative in Cheshire is asking diners to pay for their meals before they sit down, following a spate of people eating and leaving without paying.

Indian restaurants among World’s 50 Best

Two Indian restaurants have been listed among the world’s 50 best, with one making the top ten and the other featured among the top twenty.

Covid fraud: Jailed restaurant owner given significant financial penalty

The former owner of a Derbyshire curry house who was sent to prison for Covid fraud has been ordered to repay more than £36,000. Syed Hussain was jailed for 18 months and banned as a company director for three years in August 2023 after admitting charges of fraud by false representation and an offence under …

Spices, the essence to Indian food

It 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 …

Curry Life Awards 2024: Winners announced!

Winners of the Curry Life Awards 2024 were announced at a glittering ceremony hosted at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in Mayfair on 13th October.

Fat-free Indian Cooking

For Life Style Fat-free Indian Cooking -By Mridula Baljekar Could you ever imagine cooking Indian food without a drop of oil? Well, now there is a way!  My revolutionary cooking method will give you the chance to enjoy delicious Indian meals, packed with taste, flavour, health and vitality, but without any added fat!  I am …

Beat Type 2 Diabetes with this special remedy: Spicy Curry

A lot of us cannot help but indulge in all the sweetness that is on offer nowadays, although some may be in the form of unhealthy foods. Linked to poor diet and lack of exercise, diabetes is one of the most prevalent lifestyle diseases, affecting around 3.7 million people in the UK. Over-indulgence on cakes …

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