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IF your homemade curries usually morph into sloppy, one-note stews, you'd do well to watch the video below.
The result was a tender, fragrant curry that sang with distinct tastes.
We filmed Scene's top chef Sudesh Singh making a chicken curry and saw how the professionals do it. It went from pan to plate in under thirty minutes – and was a delight to watch with its sizzle and flames and eye-popping aromas. The result was a tender, fragrant curry that sang with distinct tastes.
Watch the video to see what you’re aiming for, then recreate it at home using his instructions below. There’s no quantities given – just follow your instincts like a real street food chef. Or skip the hard work and head to Scene for Sudesh’s version.
Scene Indian Street Kitchen - Watch How To Cook Street Food-Style Chicken Curry from Manchester Confidential on Vimeo.
Or skip the hard work and head to Scene for some proper authentic street food. Try their samosa chaat which was just nominated at the food porn awards and you can enjoy this while having a few drinks on their new Riverside Terrace, watching the water world float by.
Scene serves Indian street food in a stunning setting on Leftbank, Spinningfields. Find out more at www.scenedining.com.
Scene’s Chicken Curry
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
Sliced onions
Ginger and garlic paste
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped coriander
Diced peppers
Spices
Whole garam masala
Coriander powder
Cumin powder
Turmeric
Deghi mirch
Fenugreek leaves
Roasted coriander
Roasted crushed chillies
Roasted crushed black peppercorn
Tomato paste
- Heat vegetable oil in pan. Add cumin seeds and whole spices. When it starts crackling add sliced onions. Keep frying until it gets golden brown.
- Add ginger garlic paste and chicken dices. Add a teaspoon of salt and keep cooking until the chicken is nicely cooked. Add tomatoes and ground spices and keep cooking until the oil starts separating.
- Start adding diced peppers, fenugreek leaves, and all the roasted spices. Keep adding small amounts of water and keep stirring until you get a nice, smooth gravy. Finish off with fresh coriander
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