So, I've just recently found this site (Thanks Reddit!) in a quest to re-discover something from my childhood.  After finding this site and searching around, I'm almost a little overwhelmed as I had little idea of how varied a curry could be. So, some pointers in the right direction would be appreciated!  Anyway, here is what started my "quest".

Back in the mid 70's when I was a wee-lad, we had a relative from England (Liverpool area) come visit us for the summer. He made us what he just called "curry". I've been looking around for quite some time, but can't seem to find a recipe that matches what he made. I know it had some of the standards: onion, beef, garlic, potatoes, green peppers (possibly carrots and peas too), but it also had a red sauce, raisins, and pineapple. There were other ingredients but its been too long ago to really recall. I don't remember it being spicy either, but slightly sweet with perhaps just a slight burn. Also it had the consistency of a thin stew, and we ate it as such (was not put over rice, just ate it right out of bowls like chilli). Does this ring a bell with anyone? I remember really loving the dish and would like to "try" to re-create it. Keep in mind, this was in central Iowa in the mid 70's, so a number of spices may not have been available to him.

Since reading here, I'm assuming is was a tomato gravy that he used, so I'm starting there...

Thanks for any pointers!

Hello! I was directed to this site from Reddit after posting a question about a curry a visiting British relative made for my family back in the 70's (will make a separate post for that...). I've done quite a bit of ethnic cooking and am interested in diving into the whole British style curry phenom.  Self taught hobby cook. Look forward to discovering new flavors here!