Leicester

The Humble Beginnings of Masalas Takeaway

If you ask anyone what Leicester is well known for, many people will talk about the cuisine. Most notably, the foods of the Indian subcontinent from restaurants and takeaways around the city. With such large Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi populations, it’s no wonder these cultural marvels have permeated into our multicultural society. Recently, I spoke to a man who has been safeguarding his culture’s culinary identity through his business. Rafique…

Great food, great company, and great entertainment. Tonight would have been the night for the Leicester Curry Awards 2020. An event that has become an incredibly popular one for all involved, filled with merriment and networking. Unfortunately, sometimes things happen that are so unpredictable, that events such as this must be put on hold. The disaster that is Covid-19, or Coronavirus as it is better known, has forced our hand…

The importance of staying at home has never been greater. Looking after ourselves, our loved ones, and our neighbours by preventing the spread of Covid-19 is extremely important. Simple tasks now such as going to the shops for ingredients have become a much more anxiety-fuelled task, especially for at-risk members of society. With that said, there are still some ways to reduce the risk of contact with others. One of…

The Leicester Curry Awards has teamed up with some of the award-winning Indian curry houses in Leicestershire such as the fantastic Masalas and Chutney Ivy. These generous restaurants have been supplying over 100 meals a day across the city and county to the amazing Leicestershire Police in support of all their incredible work during this tough period of time. We would also like to thank one of our sponsors Kings…

Hello to all of our dearest supporters and fellow curry lovers, As you are all aware, the current issue of the Covid-19 virus (coronavirus) has had a large impact on events and social gatherings—understandably. This does not need to be a long, drawn-out message, as we are aware that everyone knows the severity of this virus, and the importance of assisting in its containment. The government has given important scientific…

The Leicester Curry Awards 2020 is right around the corner. We’ve had so many nominations for the myriad of different Indian restaurants and takeaways across the city and county, and we can’t thank you all enough for getting involved. On most High Streets today, you can find somewhere to sate your desire for Indian delicacies, from humble samosas to tasty bhunas and biryanis. Here in Leicester, one of the curry…

From simpler spices such as black peppercorns and chilli powder to more acquired tastes such as cumin and nutmeg, spices hold such a prominent place in all of our food. But they weren’t always so readily available as they are today. Beginning roughly 4000 years ago, the famous spice trade was the largest industry in the world, with spices travelling across the globe from middle eastern merchants to eastern Asia…

Nominate your favourite restaurant or takeaway in the Leicester Curry Awards 2020. It’s time to get your vote on as nominations for the city’s taste-tastic awards ceremony opens on Sunday 1st December. Now in its fourth year, the Leicester Curry Awards has quickly become one of the city’s most vibrant and anticipated events. It’s seen many deserving curry houses from across the city and county win awards, but it’s now…

We are very excited to share with you that the second of our two charity partners for the 4th annual Leicester Curry Awards is the brilliant Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland. For over 75 years, this wonderful cause has been working with the elderly, and today, the Age UK network comprises around 130 local Age UKs reaching most of England. Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland work in the local…

The Humble Beginnings of Masalas Takeaway

What would have been LCA2020

Leicester Indian Takeaways still open

Award-winning takeaways sent to Police

Postponed – Leicester Curry Awards 2020

When and where this years finalists will be revealed

Old Spice, New World

OPENING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS REVEALED

Leicester Curry Awards 2020: Second Charity Partner Announced