Curries explained
Karahi: the wok-cooked Pakistani curry explained
Karahi is a Pakistani curry cooked fast in a wok-shaped pan with tomato, ginger and green chilli. Shinwari and Lahori styles, and Shimlas's karahi prices.
Curries explained
Plain-English guides to the curries and rice dishes on the Shimlas menu: what each one is and how it is cooked and eaten. Sources are named in every guide.
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Curries explained
Chicken tikka masala: what it is and where it came from
Chicken tikka masala is grilled chicken in a creamy spiced tomato sauce. Its disputed origins, how it differs from butter chicken and jalfrezi, and Shimlas's menu.
Curries explained
Biryani: what it is and how the styles differ
Biryani is a layered rice and meat dish cooked with spices. How it differs from pilau, the Pakistani styles, what raita does, and the biryanis on Shimlas's menu.