NATIONAL CURRY WEEK 2010

Celebrate 200 Years of Indian Restaurants in the U.K. with National Curry Week 2010

21-27 November 2010

National Curry Week was started in 1998 to promote the cuisine and to raise funds for charities concentrating on hunger, malnourishment and poverty. During the week, curry lovers can get out and visit their local curry houses, some of which will be staging special events and fun and culture with special dinners, record breaking attempts, raffles, auctions and more, all in aid of contributing to the alleviation of poverty and suffering in South Asia and worldwide.

Moidul's Rawalpindi in Twickenham and Crystal Palace Tandoori are just 2 of the many thousands of Indian Restaurants through out the UK participating during National Curry Week.

So if you would like to access these and many more and receive up to 50% off not just for this week but everytime these restaurants have late availability then sign up here realtimeseating

However if you wish to remain home and celebrate with your own curry then below is the best curry recipe we could find

Method

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and add the whole spices (spilt open the black cardamom and use only the seeds). As soon as the spices start to darken and crackle (this can take anything from a few seconds to a minute, depending in the temperature of the oil), add the onions.

Cook on a high heat, stirring from time to time until the onions start to soften. Lower the heat and cook for 10-12 minutes until they have completely softened. Add the ginger, garlic and chillies and stir for another minute or so.

Add the turmeric and tomato puree, mix well and take off the heat. Put the mixture in an upright blender with just enough cold water to cover it and blend to a fine puree

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It is NOT just a dining table...

It is Albert`s Table! albertstable.co.uk

The charming and yet unassuming exterior conceals one of the best restaurants in Croydon. The tasteful decor transports you from the hustle and bustle of the city centre to an amazing relaxed atmosphere, were you are often greeted by the lovely Jane Rawlings co-owner and restaurant manager.

In the kitchen the skilful hands of Joby Wells, head chef and co-owner, are always busy preparing to perfection an array of exquisite dishes. Albert`s Table menus changes frequently to make the most of the best, seasonal produce available, however no matter what you choose the food never fails to impress. Impressive is also the varied choice of wines.

Albert`s Table is a must for all food lovers and you can now enjoy it with discounts of up to 50% off, just register at www.realtimeseating.com

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What makes a great dining experience?

Today the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2010 will be announced as a result of a global poll among major food critics, chefs and gourmands globally. This starts a big debate because what makes the best dining experience for one person will be different for another.
How do you rate a restaurant? For you, perhaps it's the ambience and the service. First impressions count, so when you arrive at a restaurant, you want to be greeted in a friendly way and shown to a table as soon as possible. Queues and grumpy staff are real turn offs.
For me, the food and the presentation is one of the most vital factors of a great dining experience. Did the menu have enough variety and when the food was served, was it presented in an appetising way or just plonked onto the plate? The way the food is put on the table by the waiting staff is another factor. In my favourite restaurants, the food is served with a smile, which adds to the total experience. The restaurant gets high marks when the waiter checks every so often. Nothing is worse than waiting for the black pepper or for that second bottle of wine to arrive.
At the end of the day, the cost of the meal is the deciding factor as to whether I will go back to that restaurant.
Thanks to Real Time Seating (realtimeseating.com) I can take advantage of discounts at my favourite local restaurants, so I don't have to travel too far for a great dining experience.



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