Curry: The Story Of Britain'S Favourite Dish

In 1810, an enterprising Indian called Sake Deen Mohammed opened the Hindostanee Coffee House in London, laying the foundation of a unique British institution the curry house. The curry industry has grown rapidly over the years. Chicken tikka masala has been officially recognised as a British dish. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Indian restaurants in the UK far outnumbered Chinese restaurants, which numbered around 5,000. Britons ate 200 million poppadums and 50,000 tonnes of rice a year. The industry had an annual turnover of over UKP2.5 billion and employed about 56,000 workers. The taste for Indian food is continually evolving. Indian restaurants have broken the Michelin barrier and have made their mark among other coveted London restaurants. The popularity of curry continues to soar and its future looks bright. This book traces the genesis and evolution of the curry industry, and pays tribute to those who put curry on the British map and made it a universal favourite. A detailed history of the curry industry in the UK Well researched account of curry s popularity in the UK Interviews with restaurant owners and chefs who have made curry a great hit in the UK