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

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  • @brawdygordii
    @brawdygordii 10 місяців тому +97

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

    • @darrenleiberman6250
      @darrenleiberman6250 9 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому +3

      @@darrenleiberman6250 🤣🤣🤣

  • @williamfowles2940
    @williamfowles2940 10 місяців тому +57

    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

  • @christinepage181
    @christinepage181 10 місяців тому +6

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

  • @glastonbury4304
    @glastonbury4304 10 місяців тому +8

    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 ...

    • @pitchdark2024
      @pitchdark2024 13 днів тому

      haha a drunken doner kebab wrap.. is the best thing in the world

  • @ChrisParrett-qo4sx
    @ChrisParrett-qo4sx 7 місяців тому +11

    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.

  • @user-ev1tl5rf7o
    @user-ev1tl5rf7o 10 місяців тому +212

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

    • @juliecobbina2024
      @juliecobbina2024 10 місяців тому +7

      No it doesn't lol ...

    • @devensega
      @devensega 10 місяців тому +29

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

    • @Forestgravy90
      @Forestgravy90 10 місяців тому +37

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

    • @AniGstring
      @AniGstring 10 місяців тому +6

      ​@juliecobbina2024 of course it does!

    • @0utcastAussie
      @0utcastAussie 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @AmberJays
    @AmberJays 9 місяців тому +17

    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 6 місяців тому

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

  • @bigthecat100
    @bigthecat100 9 місяців тому +22

    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"!

  • @helenmick5053
    @helenmick5053 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @welshtiger86
    @welshtiger86 9 місяців тому +4

    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.

  • @therealtwiggyleaf
    @therealtwiggyleaf 10 місяців тому +74

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

  • @carolineskipper6976
    @carolineskipper6976 10 місяців тому +31

    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 10 місяців тому +6

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

  • @TELBOYO10
    @TELBOYO10 10 місяців тому +24

    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.

    • @tjbooker8585
      @tjbooker8585 9 місяців тому +3

      Somebody follows Als Kitchen

  • @1972dsrai
    @1972dsrai 8 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @DavidWilliams-lo8bq
    @DavidWilliams-lo8bq 10 місяців тому +43

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

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 9 місяців тому

      That 's also my favourite starter.

    • @TheCornishCockney
      @TheCornishCockney 9 місяців тому

      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!

  • @LSMSusan
    @LSMSusan 10 місяців тому +10

    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 ❤

  • @budgiemom9362
    @budgiemom9362 10 місяців тому +74

    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 UA-cam called Al's Kitchen who does British Indian Takeaway Recipes.

    • @khajiitofthehiddenleafvill4302
      @khajiitofthehiddenleafvill4302 10 місяців тому +2

      Ohhh yeah Pathia is also my favourite!

    • @rosie4696
      @rosie4696 10 місяців тому +6

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

    • @brawdygordii
      @brawdygordii 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @clairehoward550
      @clairehoward550 10 місяців тому +1

      Pathia is my absolute favourite

    • @MT-we4vu
      @MT-we4vu 10 місяців тому +1

      Chips as part of an Indian shouldn't be allowed

  • @morbidsnails1913
    @morbidsnails1913 10 місяців тому +14

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

    • @pitchdark2024
      @pitchdark2024 13 днів тому

      me.. garlic and coriander naan, pilau rice and chicken rogan josh or vindaloo :) chicken pakoras to dip in the sauce

    • @user-qk9jj5wb3d
      @user-qk9jj5wb3d 10 днів тому +1

      and?

  • @vickytaylor9155
    @vickytaylor9155 10 місяців тому +11

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

    • @RonBhattacharya
      @RonBhattacharya Місяць тому

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

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 10 місяців тому +26

    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 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @mattking5936
      @mattking5936 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @dasy2k1
      @dasy2k1 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @malcolmsleight9334
    @malcolmsleight9334 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @trevorpearce3898
    @trevorpearce3898 10 місяців тому +12

    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 9 місяців тому +2

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

    • @RonBhattacharya
      @RonBhattacharya Місяць тому +1

      Haha! Good one!

  • @MrBigred1990
    @MrBigred1990 10 місяців тому +6

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

  • @Sapherzz
    @Sapherzz 10 місяців тому +17

    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 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @bluesilvahalo3576
    @bluesilvahalo3576 10 місяців тому +13

    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 😋

  • @FunTravelLondon
    @FunTravelLondon 10 місяців тому +5

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

  • @DarthReluctant
    @DarthReluctant 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @michaelregis3740
    @michaelregis3740 10 місяців тому +8

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

  • @robertfoulkes1832
    @robertfoulkes1832 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +6

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

    • @cheekyegg
      @cheekyegg 2 місяці тому

      Nothing better than cold indian or chinese food for breakfast

    • @RonBhattacharya
      @RonBhattacharya Місяць тому

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

  • @revbenf6870
    @revbenf6870 10 місяців тому +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!!

  • @ulyssesthirteen7031
    @ulyssesthirteen7031 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @rosewardale381
    @rosewardale381 10 місяців тому +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

  • @Talkathon408
    @Talkathon408 10 місяців тому +26

    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 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @angiesc67
      @angiesc67 10 місяців тому +1

      Also Chana Dhal😊

    • @paulgreenhalgh649
      @paulgreenhalgh649 10 місяців тому

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

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Mr_krabz_mcfc
      @Mr_krabz_mcfc 9 місяців тому

      Spinach paneer my go to everytime

  • @owenyexley7290
    @owenyexley7290 9 місяців тому

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

  • @murdeng
    @murdeng 10 місяців тому +5

    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. 😁

  • @dougall1687
    @dougall1687 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @stephenlee5929
    @stephenlee5929 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @rickb3645
    @rickb3645 10 місяців тому +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 9 місяців тому +3

      Can’t beat a Lamb Karahi👌

    • @andrewt836
      @andrewt836 8 місяців тому

      Beef in an Indian?

    • @pressplayg
      @pressplayg 4 місяці тому

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

  • @naycnay
    @naycnay 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @slinkysmom5674
    @slinkysmom5674 12 днів тому

    Thank you for the video and all the great comments. I shall save this video for my September visit to England

  • @sadiqmohamed681
    @sadiqmohamed681 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @Denathorn
    @Denathorn 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @chimpbabe
    @chimpbabe 10 місяців тому +10

    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.

    • @TheTwoFingeredBulldog
      @TheTwoFingeredBulldog 10 місяців тому +2

      Babies sick it's known as around here 😂.

    • @Jake_5693
      @Jake_5693 10 місяців тому +1

      @@TheTwoFingeredBulldogliterally baby food 😂

    • @fayesouthall6604
      @fayesouthall6604 10 місяців тому +1

      I prefer butter chicken

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @rosemaryrowlands6705
    @rosemaryrowlands6705 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому

      Yes the triangle is best!

    • @ProffAndy
      @ProffAndy 9 місяців тому

      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.

  • @Kari_Jane
    @Kari_Jane 10 місяців тому

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

  • @tridaks
    @tridaks 10 місяців тому +2

    The biryani goes with the veg curry as "one" dish.

  • @benliberti
    @benliberti 10 місяців тому +2

    OMG! It looks like heaven on earth!!

  • @alisonrodger3360
    @alisonrodger3360 10 місяців тому +6

    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!)

  • @Carcass04
    @Carcass04 2 місяці тому +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

  • @stephenbottomley5210
    @stephenbottomley5210 10 місяців тому +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! 😉👍

  • @jason-uk
    @jason-uk 10 місяців тому +1

    Loved this video ❤ hope you're doing well guys

  • @gloryguyful
    @gloryguyful 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Gill3D
    @Gill3D 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @dawnfinch2836
    @dawnfinch2836 10 місяців тому

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

  • @MsLeewood
    @MsLeewood 10 місяців тому +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. 👏 👏 👏

  • @CameronLandels
    @CameronLandels 10 місяців тому +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 🙂

  • @webMonkey_
    @webMonkey_ 10 місяців тому

    Great video guys

  • @JL16061980
    @JL16061980 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Nasauniverse001
    @Nasauniverse001 8 місяців тому +1

    The white sauce is a yoghurt dip to clear your palette and to take away the burn.

  • @sashacottier9581
    @sashacottier9581 10 місяців тому +2

    O my lord😅 😋 Peshawari nan omg 😋😋😋 with butter chicken tikka. I've never tried paneer I might give it a go.

  • @BaMbI2070WATP
    @BaMbI2070WATP 10 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому

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

    • @mjpleusch
      @mjpleusch 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @matthewwalker5430
    @matthewwalker5430 9 місяців тому +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

  • @kimtopp5984
    @kimtopp5984 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому

      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 10 місяців тому

      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 10 місяців тому +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 9 місяців тому

      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 😂

  • @freethinker--
    @freethinker-- 10 місяців тому +4

    Now I'm hungry,I can smell curry through the screen 🤤

  • @tracyforbes8616
    @tracyforbes8616 10 місяців тому +2

    The mixed veg curry accompanies the chicken biriyani!

  • @colinmaclean5129
    @colinmaclean5129 10 місяців тому +1

    Tadka/tarkha dhal is gorgeous, can't believe it wasn't recommended, creamy lentils tampered with garlic, absolute fave

  • @sandrapaterson8678
    @sandrapaterson8678 10 місяців тому +3

    Mmmm salivating 😋 vegetable pakora is a must 👌

  • @jameshiggins.openworld
    @jameshiggins.openworld 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @xaoc6084
    @xaoc6084 9 місяців тому

    You guys are very wholesome! :)

  • @Terrahawk_
    @Terrahawk_ 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @davidholwell2060
    @davidholwell2060 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @markcutmore7811
    @markcutmore7811 10 місяців тому +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

  • @Retrooms
    @Retrooms 10 місяців тому +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

  • @mrblack5599
    @mrblack5599 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @gingerfreak01
    @gingerfreak01 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @wayneandvon
    @wayneandvon 10 місяців тому

    I love your guys channel.

  • @officialdabaws5228
    @officialdabaws5228 9 місяців тому +1

    interesting fact, most curry houses in the uk dont use lamb in curries such as the lamb bhuna, they actually use mutton. they should use lamb as advertised but only like 1/100 actually do.

    • @RonBhattacharya
      @RonBhattacharya Місяць тому

      You probably meant they use 'Chevon' by 'mutton'. Well, guess what... 'Chevon' is a much 'better' meat than 'Lamb', which is a cheaper, fattier meat. Indian 'Black Chevon' has less fat % than even Broiler Chicken and is the most expensive type of meat here in India. We would feel cheated if someone here advertized 'Mutton' and sold 'Lambs' instead of 'Chevons'.

  • @andrewmills509
    @andrewmills509 8 місяців тому

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

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson2565 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Diane327
    @Diane327 9 місяців тому

    You are both so so funny trying the pickle tray!

  • @philbourne7893
    @philbourne7893 10 місяців тому

    I love ur channel. As some one who has only lived in Se London my whole 35yrs on the earth. And u show me stuff from my own country and uk! But u have just unlocked my new favourite content on UA-cam! Americans!!! trying Indian food in the UK!! Amazing loool❤️

  • @user-rp1jl5jh1r
    @user-rp1jl5jh1r 10 місяців тому +3

    Now I really want a curry! LOL. I've never seen so much takeway in one sitting! Must have kept you fed for a week! I like most of those - but you missed korma. Very mild, but really nice.

  • @richardhargrave6082
    @richardhargrave6082 10 місяців тому +1

    Vindaloo and Cobra, perfect!

  • @mickflick8998
    @mickflick8998 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @kevingrant7098
    @kevingrant7098 9 місяців тому

    Love the video as usual. Jeremy is hard to please😂

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @nicentoasty
    @nicentoasty 9 місяців тому

    Yes. Actually my dad designed the restaurant, before he was in the music business he was an architect in Glasgow, yes, heinz tomato soup was added. True. Love yer fim, you both seem just lovely.

  • @judithrichardson3684
    @judithrichardson3684 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @DavidVenters
    @DavidVenters 8 місяців тому +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

  • @malvanlondon8683
    @malvanlondon8683 10 місяців тому +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).

  • @seanduncan8927
    @seanduncan8927 10 місяців тому +2

    Tastes even better for breakfast next day!!

  • @gmdhargreaves
    @gmdhargreaves 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @vickytaylor9155
      @vickytaylor9155 10 місяців тому +2

      I love celery, but not coriander.

    • @Pure_B
      @Pure_B 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @amnril
      @amnril 10 місяців тому

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

  • @redf7209
    @redf7209 10 місяців тому +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.

  • @redjelly8321
    @redjelly8321 9 місяців тому +2

    Watching this is making me very hungry! 😋

  • @jonnno243
    @jonnno243 10 місяців тому

    When I go to my favourite Indian takeaway I usually order a Chicken Tikka Balti , Vindaloo hot, with added coriander , and Pilau rice. Lovely

  • @tonypothecary2759
    @tonypothecary2759 10 місяців тому +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 !!!!!