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LONDON'S AUTHENTIC

S P I CE IT UP

Indian eats

You needn't travel to Asia to sample some of the tastiest cuisine in
the world - load up your paratha and transport yourself to India
by C H A R L O T T E D O R M O N

T

he British love Indian
food - the curry house
classic Chicken Tikka
Masala has been voted
the nation's favourite
dish on more than one
occasion. However, despite
its popularity, it doesn't
actually originate from
India! The recipe was,
in fact, first created in
Glasgow by a Bangladeshi
chef wanting to appease
those with a more
'sensitive' palate.
If you're a fan of spice
and want to step out
of your curry
comfort zone
WIN!
and experience
A DELICIOUS
traditional
MEAL FOR TWO
Indian food;
WITH WINE
visit London's
AT POTLI
Visit balance.media for
finest spots.

Ghee, that
looks good!

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Enjoy a real
taste of India
right on your
doorstep

Discover London's
top Indian
restaurants by
following us on
social media. Share
pics of your fave
meals on Instagram,
using the hashtag
#BalanceEats

CALC U T TA
ST R E E T
Fitzrovia
Renowned food
blogger Shrimoyee
Chakraborty has
opened up her first
permanent restaurant
serving Bengali-style
food derived from
old family recipes.
Highlights include
Phuchka - crisp
semolina balls filled
with spiced potato
dipped in tangy
tamarind and mint
water, and the
Prawn Malai Kari.
And don't miss out
on a classic cocktail.

Indian cuisine, and
curry in particular,
is often regarded
as an unhealthy
meal. Some British
chefs may even
add synthetic
dyes and unnatural
flavourings to their
food to make it
look and taste
more appealing.
Taste the difference

In contrast, authentic
Indian cuisine
can actually be
incredibly healthy,
brimming with
fresh vegetables,
pulses and spices,
such as cinnamon,
fenugreek and
cumin, which boost
the immune system.

more information

HOT
STUFF

Beat the bloat

SAGA R
Covent Garden,
Hammersmith &
West End
This chain specialises
in traditional south
Indian cuisine. Its
predominantly
vegetarian dishes
are much lighter and
fresher in comparison
to the heavier meatier
options that are found
in northern India.
Many popular dishes
such as the Idli and
Uthappam are made
using lentil and rice
flour. Try the famous
Mysore Masala served
with coconut chutney.

POTL I
Hammersmith

GA NA PATI
Peckham

The explosive flavours
featured in Potli's
menu allow you to
go on an evocative
journey around the
marketplaces of India.
Quality ingredients
and traditional cooking
methods are the secret
to Potli's success. Its
chefs roast and grind
over 35 fresh spices
every day. The Chicken
65 (chunks of chicken
breast covered in a
light batter, fried and
seasoned with black
peppercorns and curry
leaves) is a house special.

A south Indian gem in
the city, with the locals
regarding it as one of
the best in town. The
food is influenced by
the home-style cooking
and street food found
in the lush green and
coastal areas of Kerala
and Karnataka.
As well as a good
choice of fragrant and
subtly spiced seafood
and fish curries, the
traditional Indian
Thali is delicious. The
small seasonal menu
changes every couple
of months.

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CLU B
Queensbury
This classic Indian
hotspot might be a
little distance from the
centre of town, but it's
well worth the journey.
It started as a
members-only club
and now offers a fusion
cuisine inspired by
Indians, who settled in
Kenya over 100 years
ago. Its delicious
grilled meats and spicy
kebabs, which have
been marinated for
24 hours, have just the
right blend of spices
for the palate.

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