Americans Try Indian Food in the UK (Trying Viewers' Takeaway Orders)

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Komentáře • 846

  • @brawdygordii
    @brawdygordii Před 9 měsíci +90

    I have one word to describe my feeling watching you both trying those meals....JEALOUSY!

    • @darrenleiberman6250
      @darrenleiberman6250 Před 8 měsíci +17

      Due to a bit of insomnia at the moment I am watching this at 4 am. I'm not only envious but bloody ravenous. 😅

    • @Della624
      @Della624 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@darrenleiberman6250 🤣🤣🤣

  • @user-ev1tl5rf7o
    @user-ev1tl5rf7o Před 9 měsíci +202

    The vegetable curry you had goes together with the Chicken Biryani! The mixture wets the rice to make it less bland! 😅😅😅

    • @juliecobbina2024
      @juliecobbina2024 Před 9 měsíci +7

      No it doesn't lol ...

    • @devensega
      @devensega Před 9 měsíci +26

      @@juliecobbina2024it does in every Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to.

    • @Forestgravy90
      @Forestgravy90 Před 9 měsíci +36

      If your biryani is bland then it isn't being made properly

    • @AniGstring
      @AniGstring Před 9 měsíci +5

      ​@juliecobbina2024 of course it does!

    • @0utcastAussie
      @0utcastAussie Před 9 měsíci +2

      We usually mix the Tikka Masala with the Chefs special biriyani.
      We also has Peshwari naans

  • @williamfowles2940
    @williamfowles2940 Před 9 měsíci +52

    That was the nicest most respectful review of food in the UK that Ive ever seen by an American. Thank you. It was fun watching you enjoy it

  • @ChrisParrett-qo4sx
    @ChrisParrett-qo4sx Před 6 měsíci +8

    If something's too hot, you had the antidote right there… That 'yoghourt' dip is raita, which takes the fire away after a bite of something too hot (either drizzled on the curry, or as a spoonful after the hot food, to kill the burn). The way Indians deal with it is a yoghourt based drink called 'lassi'… either salty or sweet… or occasionally flavoured with mangoes… to wash down the curry. Often served in pint glasses in restaurants.

  • @bigthecat100
    @bigthecat100 Před 8 měsíci +19

    My vegetarian friend's go to is vegetable dhansak, and I'm forever proud of him for coining the phrase that his guts the following day are usually "ransacked with dhansak"!

  • @therealtwiggyleaf
    @therealtwiggyleaf Před 9 měsíci +71

    Gosh! I don't think I've ever seen so much food for two people. Enjoy the next few days! It all looks delicious! 😎😎

  • @AmberJays
    @AmberJays Před 8 měsíci +9

    When it comes to Indian food in the UK, you'll realise that it's very rare for the dishes to be the same between different restaurants, so it can be a bit of trial and error until you find one that's really, really good and to your liking.
    If you do get the chance, do try out the peshwari naan someday if it wasn't included in the order, it's honestly supreme to all the others and goes really well with some dishes. Jalfrezi (and other dishes, I'm sure) will vary greatly from mild to spicy depending on the restaurant you order from.

    • @ravenmasters2467
      @ravenmasters2467 Před 5 měsíci

      i have to second that. it really is very hit and miss from one curry house to another.

  • @morbidsnails1913
    @morbidsnails1913 Před 9 měsíci +13

    I'm had an Indian last night, my usual order.... Chicken vindaloo, mushroom pilau rice and a garlic naan 👌

  • @TELBOYO10
    @TELBOYO10 Před 9 měsíci +22

    Most of the dishes in BIR, British Indian Restaurant, cookery start with a "base gravy" this is like a stock which the restaurants prepare ahead of time, this helps produce dishes quickly. The majority of dishes start with frying off some dry spices until they get aromatic, thern the onions and ginger and garlic are added these are fried until soft. after this ther different herbs are added to make the flaovr profile of the final dish. The base gravy is the reason that different restaurants dishes differ. MOst BIR have the same basic dishes but the base gravy makes all the difference.

  • @carolineskipper6976
    @carolineskipper6976 Před 9 měsíci +30

    Your 'extra rice' is part of the chicken Biriyani - it comes in 2 containers- the mixed vegetables (with the cabbage and possibly chick peas) is the sauce to pour over that rice. That's why it is dry.
    Well done for trusting our suggestions!

    • @dawn7358
      @dawn7358 Před 9 měsíci +6

      We also ask for the mild veg curry accompanying the biryani to be madras hot, which makes the dish 👌

  • @budgiemom9362
    @budgiemom9362 Před 9 měsíci +73

    The mix vegetable curry you had was to accompany the biryani. My favourite order is Lamb Pathia , Saag bhaji with half chips and half fried rice, my partner has the Garlic chilli chicken.
    Have you tried a Balti yet? Invented in Birmingham.
    If you wanted to make these dishes at home, there's a guy on CZcams called Al's Kitchen who does British Indian Takeaway Recipes.

    • @khajiitofthehiddenleafvill4302
      @khajiitofthehiddenleafvill4302 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Ohhh yeah Pathia is also my favourite!

    • @rosie4696
      @rosie4696 Před 9 měsíci +6

      What self-respecting indian restaurant/ takeaway have chips chips on the menu? 🫣🫨

    • @brawdygordii
      @brawdygordii Před 9 měsíci +3

      Al's Kitchen is a brilliant suggestion. Watching that gives an excellent insight into how an indian dish is created.

    • @clairehoward550
      @clairehoward550 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Pathia is my absolute favourite

    • @MT-we4vu
      @MT-we4vu Před 9 měsíci +1

      Chips as part of an Indian shouldn't be allowed

  • @DavidWilliams-lo8bq
    @DavidWilliams-lo8bq Před 9 měsíci +42

    As a starter. Tandoori mixed is absolutely wonderful in my opinion. Different meats in a tandoori coating. Wow.

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 Před 8 měsíci

      That 's also my favourite starter.

    • @TheCornishCockney
      @TheCornishCockney Před 8 měsíci

      I had one of those starters at my local curry house in Bodmin,Cornwall and I was too full to eat the main,it was excellent.
      Doggy bag please!

  • @bobbyeapen6049
    @bobbyeapen6049 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Wow now thats an order... so yes, there's soo many more things to try:
    North Indian
    -Tandoori chicken
    -Samosa
    -palak paneer (spinach and cheese)
    -bhindi masala (okra)
    -gobi manchurian
    -cheese naan
    -beef/lamb keema
    -chicken korma
    -shahi paneer
    -dahl (tadkha and mahkani)
    -Galouti kebab
    -rogan josh
    -mali kofta
    -nihari
    -chole bhature
    Desserts
    -Gajar Ka Halwa
    -mango kulfi, or pista kulfi
    -kaju katli
    -koya burfi
    -jalebi
    South Indian
    -Masala Dosa
    -Kerala Fish Curry
    -Beef fry and parotta
    -lamb roast
    -chicken roast
    -chicken 65
    -andrhra chicken fry
    -Appam and chicken curry
    -chicken chittinadu
    -Hyderabadi biryani
    -Malabari Biryani
    -Vindaloo (you already had it, but pork is the best one of it)
    -puri masala (fried bread and potato curry)
    -Crab curry
    -coorg pandi curry
    -fried fish (spicy, but it needs to be eaten right away,)
    Desserts
    -mysore pak
    -semia payasam
    -Kerala style Halwa

  • @FunTravelLondon
    @FunTravelLondon Před 9 měsíci +5

    I will be in India Next week for Food & Travel Vlogs. Tons of Love ❤❤❤ for India.
    Stephanie from London

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 Před 9 měsíci +24

    You get used to the different words. Aloo is potatoes, theres a few variants such saag aloo. Saag is essentially spinach, gobi is cauliflower and dhal is lentils . Thats 4 things you usually come across

    • @robertfoulkes1832
      @robertfoulkes1832 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Chana is chickpeas (garbanzo beans in US).
      Chaat is a kind of savoury snack and means "to lick".

    • @mattking5936
      @mattking5936 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Chaat means 'snack', Chana means chickpeas. E.g Chana Dhal. Dhal is a dish that is made with pulses, usually lentils but also chickpeas etc.

    • @bradmcmahon3156
      @bradmcmahon3156 Před 9 měsíci +1

      chana is chickpea. chaat is a style of spicy street snack. The word chaat means to lick or to taste.

    • @dasy2k1
      @dasy2k1 Před 9 měsíci +1

      You also have Bhindi (okra)
      Brinjal (aubergine/eggplant)
      Ghost (meat, normally lamb or mutton)

  • @glastonbury4304
    @glastonbury4304 Před 9 měsíci +3

    So many dishes started in the UK for the British palate and now served in India, mainly in hotels and tourist destinations, but the UK has a huge Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani population and the food is now part of the UK's diet ...

  • @vickytaylor9155
    @vickytaylor9155 Před 9 měsíci +10

    The biriyani goes with the mystery box which is a vegetable curry.

    • @RonBhattacharya
      @RonBhattacharya Před 13 dny

      No, it does not. Stop doing that if you have been doing it. 😅

  • @Sapherzz
    @Sapherzz Před 9 měsíci +16

    The main thing about Peshwari naan isn't the sultanas (these don't always get added), but it's the grated coconut that adds that sweetness with a slight crumbly texture alongside the softness of the bread, which is what makes it my favourite! Definitely try some on your next Indian outing 😋
    Also an uncommon but amazing curry is Akbari Chicken, which is bbq'd chicken with medium spice and a rich sauce, so good! 🤤

    • @violentbuddhist
      @violentbuddhist Před 8 měsíci +1

      I suspect that one of their naans marked 'P' may have been the Peshwari naan and they just hadn't realised.

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I have never had it with the sultanas and i'm glad i've been lucky so far.

  • @christinepage181
    @christinepage181 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Poppadom's are lovely with chopped tomatoes and onion, sprinkled with chopped fresh mint.

  • @LSMSusan
    @LSMSusan Před 9 měsíci +9

    The bit with you trying all the pickles and poppadoms was hilarious because thats exactly how we eat them not knowing when to stop and with a running commentary ❤

  • @trevorpearce3898
    @trevorpearce3898 Před 9 měsíci +11

    It’s tradition! When you get your order there is always something missing or something you didn’t order. This is how , over the years, I’ve tried things that I normally wouldn’t have lol.

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 Před 8 měsíci +1

      That's exactly why i like getting a random item, because you get to try something you wouldn't normally.order.

    • @RonBhattacharya
      @RonBhattacharya Před 13 dny

      Haha! Good one!

  • @rickb3645
    @rickb3645 Před 9 měsíci +21

    I know Lamb isn't always as popular in the US as it is here in the UK... But one of my absolute favourite go-to Curries... Is a Lamb Dopiaza... Also i love a Hot Beef Madras... And also Chicken Tikka Masala as well... You certainly got yourselves a wide variety of Curry Dishes and accompaniments to try here guys... Everyone will have their own personal favourite Curry of course... But even buying the same Curry Dish from two different Curry Houses... Can differ on certain things... Like spicy heat or sauce thickness or even some slightly different ingredients being used in making them... It could also be the portion sizes... But we'll all usually have our own favourite Curry House that we'll use regularly... I'm glad to see that on the whole you really enjoyed your Curry Dishes and sides... All the very best... Cheers guys. 🍺

    • @LeopaldStraus
      @LeopaldStraus Před 8 měsíci +3

      Can’t beat a Lamb Karahi👌

    • @andrewt836
      @andrewt836 Před 8 měsíci

      Beef in an Indian?

    • @pressplayg
      @pressplayg Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@andrewt836yups. Indians do eat beef. Especially south Indians

  • @rosemaryrowlands6705
    @rosemaryrowlands6705 Před 9 měsíci +11

    If you get a chance, you should go to Ladypool Road in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham for a genuine Balti. I haven't been for years but my favourite was Saag Chana dhal ( spinach and split chick peas) with a naan. I haven't been to the 'our' Birmingham office for over 3 years, but samosas! Wonderful!

    • @bigal6789
      @bigal6789 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Definitely give the Balti Triangle a try, I was in Shababs a few weeks ago, it was great and still opens to 6am

    • @danjudson5661
      @danjudson5661 Před 9 měsíci

      Yes the triangle is best!

    • @ProffAndy
      @ProffAndy Před 9 měsíci

      The Balti Triangle was great up until about 10 years ago. Sadly most of the "proper" Balti restaurants have now closed. There's only a few left. Adil's, Al Frash, Punjab Paradise etc, all gone.

  • @Denathorn
    @Denathorn Před 9 měsíci +27

    Indian takeaways/restaurants always seem great, whereas Chinese takeaway food seems a lot more "processed", but Indian food, always seem to be, well... Fresh and natural.
    Anyway, I love poppadoms and pickles, if it didnt come across as weird, but I'd happily scran poppadoms and pickles for starter, main and dessert! :D hehehe
    My typical setup is 2 poppadoms and any pickles (Though I say 2, I'm the poppadom hoover, if there's any left on the table, and the waiter tries to take them... Hell on,lol), erm, onion bhajis to start, for main a chicken pathia (Pronounced 'pat-hear'), onion pillau rice and finally, a good old garlic nan bread!!! \o/
    Top nom noms hey! :)

    • @Forestgravy90
      @Forestgravy90 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Most Indians make big batches of 3 or 4 bases and modify them

  • @Talkathon408
    @Talkathon408 Před 9 měsíci +23

    One thing you can make at home that's very cheap is Tadka Dhal. It's often sold as a side in but can be quite filling as the main ingredient is lentils. Also I'm surprised no-one mentioned a paneer, as that's quite a common thing in Indian restaurants here although admittedly not as popular as a lot of the stuff you tried.

    • @wessexdruid7598
      @wessexdruid7598 Před 9 měsíci +3

      They ordered paneer, but got a double of saag aloo.

    • @angiesc67
      @angiesc67 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Also Chana Dhal😊

    • @paulgreenhalgh649
      @paulgreenhalgh649 Před 9 měsíci

      Masoor dal is better but doesn't appear on menus very often.

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@wessexdruid7598 Well it wouldn't be an authentic takeaway experience unless they got one random item.

    • @Mr_krabz_mcfc
      @Mr_krabz_mcfc Před 8 měsíci

      Spinach paneer my go to everytime

  • @naycnay
    @naycnay Před 9 měsíci +3

    In the UK if you pass a good Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi restaurant, go... Probably among the best you'll get anywhere in the world. It's Indian cuisine, but a good number of the dishes you eat around the world and how it's presented does have strong routes in the British Raj effectively curating, refining, making twists to the food they found there.
    You'll know you are in a very Anglo-influenced place when the whole restaurant culture is sharp dressed waiters, treat you very formally, a style of table service with a team of people delivering your food, quite old fashioned and ornate decor. It's a vibe you'll recognise now if you walk into one, and it stems from the British Raj era. If you see a place like that, try it, because whilst Indians adopted that style at home and export it abroad, it's very much the melding of old British and Indian culture.

  • @robertfoulkes1832
    @robertfoulkes1832 Před 9 měsíci +10

    So many things you missed out on, some of which have already been mentioned in comments. There's easily enough to make Part2 with completely different UK Indian restaurant dishes, and every restaurant or takeaway does things differently anyway.
    Here's a few more suggestions for stuff you omitted:
    Starters: have spiced onions with your poppadoms. Also try samosas (veg or meat) pakoras (you can get a mixed selection but I recommend trying fish or haggis - probably not available outside Scotland 😢).
    If you like chickpeas try a chana puri for a change.
    Mains - as well as korma, another nice mild curry is pasanda. If you like mint as a flavour, look out for pudina on menus. Lamb pudina is a particular favourite of mine.
    Tandoori dishes are definitely worth trying. Tandoori salmon can be excellent, either as a starter or main course.
    Breads: Naans are ok but i find them heavy going and, for something lighter, order a paratha or two (always well-fired, for me!).
    Beers: Kingfisher.
    That's just a few ideas but there is SO much more to enjoy about Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi cuisine.

  • @timhannah4
    @timhannah4 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Keema Naan is for Winners! Finish it off in the Morning, that's the rules 😂

    • @cheekyegg
      @cheekyegg Před měsícem

      Nothing better than cold indian or chinese food for breakfast

    • @RonBhattacharya
      @RonBhattacharya Před 13 dny

      Domino's in India even has "Keema Parantha Pizza". 😅

  • @chimpbabe
    @chimpbabe Před 9 měsíci +9

    Chicken korma is a really popular mild curry but I've found that the sauce can vary depending on where it's bought and sometimes it's too sweet. I usually go for meat samosas with the mint dip followed by chicken biryani with saag aloo. My Indian takeaway also gives me free poppadoms and a little bag of salad.

  • @bluesilvahalo3576
    @bluesilvahalo3576 Před 9 měsíci +12

    As others have said, veg curry with the biryani, I usually put the whole biryani in a large bowl, add the curry and a tub of mint sauce (mint yoghurt chutney) and mix. Tastes so good 😋

  • @revbenf6870
    @revbenf6870 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Well done and kudos for trying to work your way through our bewildering array of Indian dishes. In reality in the Uk, the majority of "Indian" restaurants or takeaways/outs, are actually owned and run by Bangladeshis, and most are pretty good. If you're ever in Birmingham and perhaps Leicester, you can find places that serve more authentic Indian or Punjabi dishes. And in regard to spice levels, the more you eat, the more you can take, as chilli spice is known to be addictive and progressive. Great episode and hope you didn't suffer too many consequences!!

  • @MrBigred1990
    @MrBigred1990 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Great to see you folks enjoy, because we LOVE Indian takeaway over here!

  • @welshtiger86
    @welshtiger86 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Both the Phall and chicken tikka masala were invented in the U.K. While the vindaloo, which was thought to have been invented in the U.K was actually imported into Goa by the Portugese. As a suggestion, a great way to mellow a slight bit of heat is acid, so lemon rice pairs well with any hot curry.

  • @ulyssesthirteen7031
    @ulyssesthirteen7031 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Superb level of commitment to content providing! 😂 It usually takes a few years of takeaways and restaurants to move through that many choices on the menu as people often stick to what they like. Lime pickle for the win though. I eat jars of that at home.

  • @dougall1687
    @dougall1687 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I think dopiaza is a persian influenced indian dish and the name means two onions, because there are two ways of cooking onions used in the curry, the caramelized cooking of onion giving it a sweetness.

  • @BaMbI2070WATP
    @BaMbI2070WATP Před 9 měsíci +4

    You have to do british style chinese food. I just moved back to scotland from Maine and i craved the Chinese food in the UK that bad it was literally the first thing I did.

    • @leeshapon
      @leeshapon Před 6 měsíci

      yes!! i wanna know how different it is from american style chinese food

    • @mjpleusch
      @mjpleusch Před 6 měsíci +1

      I live in Australia and miss uk Chinese so much. Over hear it’s healthy and full of vegetables. I want the deep fried oily UK stuff. Can’t even get crispy duck or salt and chilli chicken.

  • @stephenbottomley5210
    @stephenbottomley5210 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Great vid guys! We certainly love our Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi food here! You’ll always get a tonne of recommendations but the best is just to explore and find what you like, and you certainly had a massive choice there! 😉 Cara - sad you didn’t get your saag paneer as that’s my fave (my local place spices it to madras for me) but also check out paneer masala, pav bhaji (mixed veg curry), bhindi bhaji (okra curry) for veggie options. Think you also may like paratha (fried flat breads). If you ever wanna check out further in the UK on your travels: Rice n Three places in the North (£6+ for three curries and rice, salad and chapati (flat bread), usually Punjabi and Gujurati homemade staples, very veg friendly): The new wave of South Asian food - check out Dishoom; Southern Indian food - dhosa (crepes) and they almost always specialise in veggie and vegan food. Keep up the good work both! 😉👍

  • @sadiqmohamed681
    @sadiqmohamed681 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm a retired video editor, and used to consult for a US company. During the 80s and 90s I used to attend a broadcasters convention in Las Vegas, and in the mid 90s I found a really good Indian restaurant in the area of the University of Nevada. It was very entertaining being servered by a young waitress in a sari who had a strong New Orleans accent! On the last day of the show, the company paid for a big dinner and let me choose, so I chose the Indian called the Shalimar. Several of the crew had never eaten Indian food. An interesting evening. There were a couple of other Brits and we knew what was what, but most of the others didn't.
    That last thing you tried, the chicken biriani, should have a vegetable curry with it. The chicken and rice are cooked together so the rice is flavoured by the chicken, then the curry is added as a sauce when you eat it.

  • @kimtopp5984
    @kimtopp5984 Před 9 měsíci +7

    We bought a mixture of Indian food in a US take away ( as a Brit , I can’t go three weeks without a Indian food ) it was the worse food I’ve ever tasted in my entire life , it was horrendous.
    Glad you had a lovely experience….I’m off to India in six weeks time again and will be in heaven with the food ❤️

    • @Rik77
      @Rik77 Před 9 měsíci

      I would never bother with getting Indian food in any other western country frankly! South East Asian countries outside India have some very good Indian food though.

    • @lucyj8204
      @lucyj8204 Před 9 měsíci

      We did this in San Francisco and had serious regrets. Although some of the dishes were nice, the names just didn't match. Their korma was more like a hot Thai green...

    • @RobertClaeson
      @RobertClaeson Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Rik77 Some of my Indian neighbours in... another western European country, quite like some of the Indian restaurants around and say they aren't much different from those in the UK, which still aren't nearly as good as those in proper India (or so they say).

    • @iamamyb
      @iamamyb Před 8 měsíci

      I went for a curry in Canmore in Alberta and it was so so so so bad I cannot describe it.
      We had it boxed up, left and then unceremoniously put it in the bin out front of the restaurant to save our british blushes 😂

  • @Gill3D
    @Gill3D Před 9 měsíci +2

    Here's a tip - keep a couple of toilet rolls in the fridge over the next few days. After eating all that spicy Indian food, you'll need 'em! I love Indian food and the vegetarian options are my favourites, even though I'm not a vegetarian. The Indian immigrants who came to Britain after World War II have been such a boon to this country, especially in culinary terms. Nowadays the vast majority of Brits, not just those of Indian extraction, cook Indian-style food at home. We also cook a lot of Chinese-style food too. I say Indian-style and Chinese-style because I realise the British take on these foods is different from what people would actually eat in India and China. It doesn't matter - the food is still a wonderful alternative to the traditional British menu.

  • @michaelregis3740
    @michaelregis3740 Před 9 měsíci +8

    You've made my mouth water and change my dinner plans!

  • @rosewardale381
    @rosewardale381 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great video guys, so much food!😅 My hubby got an Indian recipe book yrs ago for Christmas, he started buying all the spices needed to make each dish. Now after 20yrs our 1 kitchen cupboard that holds all his spices, smells devine when you open the cupboard door, my son stands and smells it when he comes home to visit😊 We love a good Indian xx

  • @stephenlee5929
    @stephenlee5929 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Hi folks, The dipping sauces you had, the whitish one, probably tastes of mint, and is very good to clear your palate if something is a bit too spicy/hot.

  • @murdeng
    @murdeng Před 9 měsíci +4

    Great video, most Indian food is regional its such a large country that you can spend years discovering all of the different regional dishes, not including all the UK invented dishes, such as Tikka Marsalla. We have been eating Indian food for well over 50 years, and are still finding new regional dishes that weve not had. If you visit India you will find the street food to be amazing. 😁

  • @Carcass04
    @Carcass04 Před měsícem +1

    spending so much time reading the comments and salivating! can't believe the amount of food you tried ....have to say the best indian food we've had was in kerala who knew the fish were so meaty..and the sauces wow ..also there are really good authentic indian spice based restaurants everywhere in the uk you find the ones in your neighbourhood that offer the non generic 'british' style (if that's your preference) and go for it if you're lucky. we are so lucky to have the choice from all of india

  • @DarthReluctant
    @DarthReluctant Před 9 měsíci +4

    It is a delight to see you guys exploring the wonderful world of Indian food.

  • @alisonrodger3360
    @alisonrodger3360 Před 9 měsíci +5

    My local place does the most amazing Aubergine Pakora, along with some amazing street style food. It's a cut above the rest as far as Indians go in small Scottish towns, none of the food is verging on fluorescent 😁
    (Dheli's Winter in Linlithgow in case you're in the area 😁, try the Poori!)

  • @MarkKnightSHG
    @MarkKnightSHG Před 9 měsíci +16

    damn, I love indian food. That is a weird colour for a Tikka Masala though.... But I do love a Madras (pronounced Ma-Drass), but I think my favourite is a Rogan Josh... although I'm quite partial to a Korma too.... oh dammit guys now you've made me wanna go get a curry!!!!

    • @gabbymcclymont3563
      @gabbymcclymont3563 Před 9 měsíci

      Me to

    • @johnathantaylor5913
      @johnathantaylor5913 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Was thinking the same thing. Tika Masala that I am used to (North London) is a lot thicker and slightly darker. This one looked watery and far too orange. I love Tika Masala, so I feel like they've missed out!

    • @bobbybigboyyes
      @bobbybigboyyes Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yup! That Tikka Masala looked a grim colour, but my fave is lamb Rogan Josh. I get them from Tesco's.

    • @TheTwoFingeredBulldog
      @TheTwoFingeredBulldog Před 9 měsíci +1

      Definitely looked a weird colour and watered down. Vindaloo and rogan josh is my go to.

    • @Michael75579
      @Michael75579 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Lamb Rogan Josh is yummy. I'll have a Bhuna occasionally, but it's towards the top end of how spicy I like things; there's no way I'd order a Madras or a Vindaloo. Peshwari naan (naan filled with sultanas and coconut) is another favourite.

  • @tracyforbes8616
    @tracyforbes8616 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The mixed veg curry accompanies the chicken biriyani!

  • @matthewwalker5430
    @matthewwalker5430 Před 8 měsíci +2

    It's kind of adorable watching how confused you guys are by the sauces and pickles. Generally speaking, you can have them with anything. The pickles go well with the poppadoms but they also go well in your actual curry, particularly a good mango chutney. The Raita (cucumber yoghurt) you often have on your plate when you're eating hotter curries just to take the edge of - it's the perfect remedy to when you've had just a bit too much spice! The Raita also pairs brilliantly with the onion bhajis (you usually get a minty raita which is coloured yellow with turmeric that comes specifically with the bhajis for dipping). I usually end up with a bunch of curries and rice and chutneys and raita on my plate almost mixed together and scooped up with a poppadom in 1 big, tasty mouthful, lol

  • @1972dsrai
    @1972dsrai Před 7 měsíci +1

    As long as you go to a restaurant Indians go to you won’t be disappointed. Butter chicken with pilau rice and a crispy butter naan is my favourite. Indian food is also a great option for vegetarians as there are just as many vegetarian dishes as there are meat to choose from so you’ll never get bored.

  • @owenyexley7290
    @owenyexley7290 Před 8 měsíci

    I just love the way that you are both up for trying everything.

  • @jameshiggins.openworld
    @jameshiggins.openworld Před 9 měsíci +2

    love the channel surprised all that food didnt go cold though have to say

  • @Kari_Jane
    @Kari_Jane Před 9 měsíci

    oh my gosh... I am full just watching this!! It all looked really good

  • @Terrahawk_
    @Terrahawk_ Před 9 měsíci +1

    Small pro tip because I noticed some of the dishes have oil from the ghee on the surface. If you take some kitchen towel and place it on top of the food and gently pat it down it'll soak up the excess oil, then you can throw the kitchen towel away and enjoy the food.
    Also if you find a dish too hot water won't help cool your mouth down because of the capsaicin from the chillies. The only thing that will help cool you down is milk or a similar drink, that's why a lot of curry houses do a yoghurt type drink called lassi. Mango lassi is really nice.

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Question most asked in the Wilson household over an Indian takeaway ref poppadoms - "are we having the big crisps " lol

  • @dawnfinch2836
    @dawnfinch2836 Před 9 měsíci

    Ooh that looks good hope your enjoying your stay with us ❤

  • @webMonkey_
    @webMonkey_ Před 9 měsíci

    Great video guys

  • @gingerfreak01
    @gingerfreak01 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice video guys. Something to remember is that not all Indian restaurants or takeaways are the same, they can vary wildly. Most of the Jalfrezis I get are fairly dry but I have had some that are like yours.

  • @HollyandZoe
    @HollyandZoe Před 9 měsíci +5

    This made us want Indian food so much! We are vegetarian but the takeaways never seem to do many meat free options. Really enjoyed this video 🥰

    • @amyw6808
      @amyw6808 Před 9 měsíci +5

      Try to find a Hindu-owned restaurant. They always offer lots of veggie options.

    • @stabbyplaty
      @stabbyplaty Před 9 měsíci +1

      Some places will do sides in a bigger portion as main dishes - that's usually what I end up doing. I am lucky that the place I go to has a fair few veggie options though. (They also have some veggie main dishes, but I prefer the flavours of the sides.)

    • @lesterbottomley7641
      @lesterbottomley7641 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thats odd. Been veggie for 32 years and Indian has always been my goto as they've always had a decent veggie range. I've literally never been into an Indian that doesn't have decent options, even 30 years ago when the best you could usually hope for was a veggie lasagne if you were lucky.

    • @Sine-gl9ly
      @Sine-gl9ly Před 3 měsíci

      Honestly I find that strange.
      I'm approaching 80 now, am vegetarian, and even many many years ago, when being vegetarian was considered very eccentric, Indian restaurants/takeaways were always my go-to, as they'd have _something_ tasty and meat-free, and usually several 'somethings'. Nowadays I am spoilt for choice of course!

  • @gloryguyful
    @gloryguyful Před 9 měsíci +1

    wow thats a lot of food, great commitment, go all in

  • @jason-uk
    @jason-uk Před 9 měsíci +1

    Loved this video ❤ hope you're doing well guys

  • @redf7209
    @redf7209 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Marvelous food but picking the right outlets can be tricky, some can really let you down and others you'll never stop using. Takes a while to get it right.

  • @helenmick5053
    @helenmick5053 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Peshwari naan varies from a plain naan with some honey on it to a fancy naan with honey, coconut and sultanas

  • @richardhargrave6082
    @richardhargrave6082 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Vindaloo and Cobra, perfect!

  • @mickflick8998
    @mickflick8998 Před 9 měsíci +1

    There is (or used to be) an Indian restaurant in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne that serves a curry which is so spicy, if you manage to eat all of it you get it for free.

  • @MsLeewood
    @MsLeewood Před 9 měsíci +1

    Omg you 2 are crazy and amazing americans wow I can't believe you have ordered the whole shop. Lol and enjoyed watching you trying a lot of currys. Little Carlie nose was on overtime with the fantastic smells brilliant guy's. Great video. 👏 👏 👏

  • @benliberti
    @benliberti Před 9 měsíci +2

    OMG! It looks like heaven on earth!!

  • @stephenmoore9691
    @stephenmoore9691 Před 16 dny +1

    You have to put a selection on the plate mix and match enjoy all the flavers

  • @markcutmore7811
    @markcutmore7811 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I live in a small town in Suffolk called Sudbury and we have a shop called Raffis spice box where they make up a bag of spices that you add to whatever meat your having then slow cook absolutely gorgeous

  • @MrAsiadream
    @MrAsiadream Před 8 měsíci +1

    Interesting and funny Biriani comes with the veg curry you opened earlier the Naans are for scooping your curry,s

  • @davidholwell2060
    @davidholwell2060 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Well done guys. As trainee Brits,you must now put your toilet roll in your fridge ready for the morning. 😂😂

  • @wayneandvon
    @wayneandvon Před 9 měsíci

    I love your guys channel.

  • @judithrichardson3684
    @judithrichardson3684 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Chicken Pathia with onion rice and saag aloo is my favourite.

  • @jeanlongsden1696
    @jeanlongsden1696 Před 9 měsíci +4

    you guys should try a Phall curry, it was invented in Birmingham.

  • @malvanlondon8683
    @malvanlondon8683 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You're making me hungry, guys!!! Other good ones i like include Lamb Pathia,, Chicken Ceylon, Chicken Kashmiri, and Lamb Rogon Josh. (Also popular are creamy dishes like butter chicken, chicken korma, and chicken passanda).

  • @xaoc6084
    @xaoc6084 Před 8 měsíci

    You guys are very wholesome! :)

  • @mrblack5599
    @mrblack5599 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Vindaloo plus cobra is simply the best combo. Also every dish can be ordered exactly the same again except with tikka marinated chicken or lamb, best ones are lamb tikka balti and chicken or lamb dansak. Also there is a lesser known dish called patia which is hot and sweet with a more reduced oily sauce and I believe is a Persian dish.

  • @gmdhargreaves
    @gmdhargreaves Před 9 měsíci +10

    Coriander is the devils herb, it’s fascinating the genetics behind why we either taste it as sweet or sour (like soap) I taste soap- very strong, those that taste soap usually don’t like the taste of celery

    • @FoxyRed67
      @FoxyRed67 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Like you, I can't enjoy coriander at all... definitely soapy to me, yet celery, especially celery soup , is delicious to me 😊

    • @MagentaOtterTravels
      @MagentaOtterTravels Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yep fresh coriander (cilantro for us Americans) tastes like soap to me too!🧼

    • @vickytaylor9155
      @vickytaylor9155 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I love celery, but not coriander.

    • @Pure_B
      @Pure_B Před 9 měsíci +1

      I like coriander. Doesn't taste soapy to me.

    • @amnril
      @amnril Před 9 měsíci

      Cardamom pods are the devils herb, 10 x worse than Coriander in my opinion.

  • @overmann100
    @overmann100 Před 7 měsíci

    the woman is the enthusiastic food vloger... and the bloke is like "yeah its nice".. i love it

  • @johnburton4577
    @johnburton4577 Před 9 měsíci +3

    The story I heard about the Tandoori chicken masala was, yes it was invented in Scotland, but it was because someone thought it was dry and wanted a gravy with it.
    Buy it could well have been what you heard, or a mix of the two tales.
    And you seemed to be eating the poppadoms / sauces correctly.
    I think also a lot of British curry houses are based on Bangladesh type food, or maybe that's mostly Bangladesh chefs - not sure. I may have that badly wrong and might be some parts of the country only. But dishes will have been very much Anglicised from original dishes and then become the norm.
    As good as the standard curry houses are, it's nice when you get variations from the norm, eg. South Indian, Sri Lankan, Nepalese, etc curry houses, and it would be great to see much more variety based on authentic dishes from all around the Indian subcontinent.
    Weirdest naan I've had was up in Scotland (Dundee area) - a banana naan. I've not seen it anywhere else in the UK. Sounds odd but it was actually nice.

    • @glease3144
      @glease3144 Před 9 měsíci

      The customer wanting a gravy to accompany the chicken tikka was the version I heard, from Stephen Fry on QI, so I'm assuming it's true! It was yoghurt and cream added to the spice mix.

    • @bobbyeapen6049
      @bobbyeapen6049 Před 8 měsíci

      Its chicken Tikka, and that is dumped in Tomato sauce... not tandoori

  • @Diane327
    @Diane327 Před 8 měsíci

    You are both so so funny trying the pickle tray!

  • @CameronLandels
    @CameronLandels Před 9 měsíci +1

    I enjoyed this video! Thank you both for sharing. I love Indian food, usually go for an onion bhaji/ meat samosa, Lamb Pasanda (almond and cream sauce) and a Peshwari Naan 🙂

  • @DavidVenters
    @DavidVenters Před 7 měsíci +1

    i love indian food have done since a small boy , i have loads indian friends and south london is a major hub , my favourite is lamb rogan josh , with a mango lassi

  • @margarethind3824
    @margarethind3824 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lamb rogan josh is my go to dish. Although my local Indian serves a dish called Chicken or lamb sally and I sometimes order that for a change.

  • @ArcAudios77
    @ArcAudios77 Před 9 měsíci

    Great Camera Work - through the Video.
    Regards from Western Scotland.

  • @redjelly8321
    @redjelly8321 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Watching this is making me very hungry! 😋

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That was a lot of food though! As my grandma used to say "bless ya belly"

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson2565 Před 7 měsíci

    Subscribed. The shared sweatiness didn't put me off as it doesn't carry through the screen 😮😅. Very enjoyable. +1

  • @paulm3033
    @paulm3033 Před 7 dny

    My favourite dish is chicken jalfrezzi, a garlic naan and a pint of cobra . Curries can be quite filling, a lot goes a long way .

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The white dip is probably cucumber raita. Just a simple cooling yogurt dip

  • @malcolmsleight9334
    @malcolmsleight9334 Před 9 měsíci

    The way that Indian food is spiced is like the way Americans make chilli, or barbecue sauce - everyone has their own recipe.

  • @andrewmills509
    @andrewmills509 Před 7 měsíci

    Blimey did you all those takeaways in one evening 😂😂 that’s good going 👏👏

  • @MuckMan_Movies
    @MuckMan_Movies Před 8 měsíci +1

    Lamb Nihari is one of my favourite main dishes while Chicken Liver Tikka is my absolute favourite starter

    • @valluck1237
      @valluck1237 Před 3 měsíci

      Love chicken liver tula and curries, absolutely delicious 😊

  • @ollwynaspinall1991
    @ollwynaspinall1991 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Personally I'm more a Chinese food lover myself as I'm not big on spices (king prawn & fried rice /Duck satay with egg fried rice and prawn crackers yummilicious) 😋👌🏻 But Poppadoms are for dipping into your curry sauces🍛and dips 😋

  • @sandrapaterson8678
    @sandrapaterson8678 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Mmmm salivating 😋 vegetable pakora is a must 👌

  • @tonypothecary2759
    @tonypothecary2759 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing that your video made in the UK, means that on the other side of the world,(Sydney), I am now determined to have a Ruby Murray for dinner !!!!!

  • @JL16061980
    @JL16061980 Před 9 měsíci +2

    We are new to your channel. Hubby says to try a kashmiri . It is very mild and fruity. It is his favourite. ❤

  • @Retrooms
    @Retrooms Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great selection there - starters I my favourite part of an indian meal, nagis kebab, mixed tikka meats, pakkoras and samosas - maybe another video but this one was great