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What you didn’t know about curry: Top 10 facts

by Steven Mitchell | Mar 22, 2012 | Indian Cuisine

1. Kurma is the most misunderstood of all curries. The term refers to slow cooking or braising and doesn’t necessarily mean mild. Kurma traditionally contains rich ingredients and can be spicy hot or mild. 2. Vindaloo isn’t actually the hottest of curries – it’s Phal,...

Take the heat out of finding a gift

by Steven Mitchell | Feb 28, 2012 | Indian Cuisine, Special Occasions

Treat someone to a unique dining experience by picking up some classy vouchers, which make great gifts to pop in Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthday, anniversary or even corporate cards. Available in £10 denominations, the vouchers can be bought...

Top 10 Indian films to watch while enjoying take-away curry

by Steven Mitchell | Feb 20, 2012 | Culture, Indian Cuisine

Make your takeaway more of a cultural experience by watching an Indian-themed film while you tuck into your favourite Bengali or Indian dish. Need some inspiration? Just sit back, relax and check out our top 10 recommendations – and don’t forget we do takeaways...

Romantic things to do in Edinburgh’s West End

by Steven Mitchell | Feb 13, 2012 | Special Occasions

Looking for a little romantic inspiration? Well, look no further because here’s our pick of the best activities here in the Edinburgh’s West End – many of which are just minutes from Ignite. Shop the pretty boutiques of the West End If you’re shopping for a special...

Is Indian cuisine the food of love? Aphrodisiac foods in Ignite’s menu

by Steven Mitchell | Feb 6, 2012 | Health, Indian Cuisine, Special Occasions, Wine

Whether you groan at the thought of Valentine’s Day or embrace the occasion with every cheesy rhyme you can muster, there’s no denying human nature when it comes to passion. That’s why we’ve decided to help you spice things up a bit with a run-down of some...

Valentine’s Day at Ignite ~ a menu for lovers

by Steven Mitchell | Jan 31, 2012 | Indian Cuisine, Special Occasions

Ignite is launching a new aphrodisiac-packed Lover’s Tasting Menu to help couples spice things up for Valentine’s Day! Our chef, Asad Miah, has developed a unique menu to help mark the occasion and, with lovers in mind, has promised libido-boosting heat and spice in...

Is Indian cuisine healthy? 5 things you should know

by Steven Mitchell | Jan 30, 2012 | Health, Indian Cuisine

Food fads come and go yet it’s the Mediterranean diet with its tomato-rich (and bursting with cancer-fighting lycopene), carbohydrate-based and oil-drizzled dishes that’s usually perceived to be the healthiest.Thai food also gets a good rep for its aromatic...

How to match wine with curry – a beginner’s guide

by Steven Mitchell | Jan 25, 2012 | Indian Cuisine, Wine

It might not be a combination which automatically springs to mind, but any true wine lover will tell you that your favourite grape and curry of choice can be a match made in heaven. But many people don’t know where to start when it comes to food and wine pairing...
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