Britain’s
curry story,
told properly.

Restaurants, recipes, people and opinion from Curry Culture.

  • RESTAURANT REVIEWS

    Realitea Ripon

    On a recent weekend visit to Ripon, we had the pleasure of stumbling across Realitea just off the main square in the town centre. Ready for a spot of lunch, we headed in to explore and it was an absolute delight.

    the editor | November 27, 2025

  • PRODUCTS

    Top 6 Beers from Dry January

    So, I have completed Dry January, give or take the few hours left of today. And I’ve not got a bottle sat by my side waiting for the minutes to tick by. It’s the first time I have tried it and I was surprised at how easy it’s been. The main reason, I think, for…

    the editor | January 31, 2025

CURRY GUIDES

A Guide to Every
Type of Curry

There are many different types of curry and no one guide will ever be able to name them all. However, we've tried to list as many as we can find here and will always be adding to the page as we come across new types of curry on different menus.

Indian Breads

Indian cuisine is incredibly diverse, and one of its most loved components is the wide variety of breads available. In the UK, you can find many Indian bread options, each with its own unique flavor, texture, and regional origin.

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What the hell is Massala

And why are there so many of them.

We try and demystify the spice mixes that play such a central role to your cooking.

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Recipes

Real recipes

Real kitchens

Real people

Tried, tested and trusted recipes from home cooks and professionals.

  • The Simplest Curry

    Curry is a hearty, fragrant dish made from stewed vegetables, legumes, or meat, enriched with a blend of spices that give it depth and warmth. The spice mix known as “curry” isn’t a single spice, but rather a carefully balanced combination of turmeric, coriander, cumin, pepper, fennel, ginger, cloves, and other aromatics. Much like khmeli-suneli…

    the editor | September 18, 2025

  • Lamb Kofta Kebabs

    This recipe is a not directly an Indian dish as it is popular across a wider area, however lamb koftas are certainly one of our favourites and this recipe comes to you courtesy of Opies and is easy to prepare and is ideal for a lighter meal, or eating out doors. Not too spicy but…

    the editor | September 25, 2020

  • Naan Bread Recipe

    Naan bread is one of those things that many people buy from the supermarket but if you have the time and can be bothered, it’s worth making your own as they taste much nicer. I had to have a few goes to get them how I wanted them but now they are my go to…

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