Topic: Best ever curries

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This is from an old article in the Guardian which gave these curries, all from the same book, as the best ever curries. No BIR curries for aficionados of that particular theme but some goodies here. But are they really the best ever?

Best Ever Curries

Britain

Chicken tikka masala

The popularity of chicken tikka masala is testament to Britain's centuries-old love affair with Indian food. Don't be shy with the garlic and ginger - this dish is big on bold flavours. For a vegetarian version, cut a block of paneer or tofu into large cubes and add the pieces, without marinating, to the tomato sauce at the end of cooking.

Serves 4

675g boned chicken thighs, skinned
juice of 2 limes
1 tsp paprika
11/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
2 shallots, roughly chopped
4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4cm piece fresh root ginger, roughly chopped
2 green chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped
125g plain Greek-style yogurt
1/2 tsp ground garam masala
1 tbs vegetable oil

For the sauce

400g canned chopped tomatoes
1 rounded tsp tomato pur