Curry is one of Britain’s favourite cuisines. And it’s not surprising with its rich history and delicious taste.
Since the 1960s, Indian and Bangladeshi chefs have been delighting our taste buds with their complex flavours and interesting dishes.
Some of the most recognisable dishes, such as balti, jalfrezi, and vindaloo, are British inventions.
Even the country’s favourite curry, chicken tikka masala, is a British curry!
The phenomenon of ‘British curry’ and its culinary prowess has a wide-reaching influence on British society and even further afield. The UK now even exports curry to India and this can be attributed to the forefathers — the true curry pioneers. British Curry Day is a tribute to them.
These ‘curry pioneers’ first arrived in Britain in the 1960s and ’70s and created the unique dishes that are now found in all corners of the country.
Many people are unaware that some of the classic curries we see on every takeaway and restaurant menus were actually born in the UK and are rarely found in India and Bangladesh: chicken tikka masala, balti, jalfrezis, madras, vindaloo, prawn puree, Bombay aloo, dansak, rogon, and phaal, to name a few.
Naseem Talukdar, who also founded Feed the Homeless, believes food is a blessing and universal language.
This is why he has decided to take British Curry Day to the next level and give back to local Bristol charities.
Naseem has teamed up with 20 Bristol-based takeaways and restaurants to help raise money for local charities throughout December. Locals can order a tikka masala from one of the approved food outlets with £1 from every portion donated to a local charity.
Naseem said: “I have built a great network with the local catering community and continue to engage and empower the industry to be more responsible towards their environment and community, it is vital we celebrate our past to continue to mark our present for a better future.
To find out more about the project, follow Bristol Curry Club on Facebook or Twitter.
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