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Curry kits

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Followmeandmydog · 26/04/2025 17:31

I’m noticing more and more curry kits in the supermarkets. I’ve tried a couple of the Spice Tailor ones which I liked. If you’ve tried any what did you reckon? Any recommendations? I usually make curry from scratch but I liked how quick and easy they are.

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Followmeandmydog · 28/04/2025 14:39

TheLadyIsAVamp · 28/04/2025 13:24

There used to be an amazing place called Curry Frenzy which closed down years ago and I've been searching for a replacement ever since. They were so affordable and had such a huge range.

I've recently tried these ones after seeing them on Tiktok and loved them. A bit pricey I think at £1.50 per portion before adding the fresh ingredients but they have all been so tasty, definitely restaurant quality.You can use the code WELCOMEOFFER for 20% off

https://mattcooperbites.com/shop/

I've also tried East at Home, both the kits and the sauces which were ok but I found the sauce a bit thin and again a bit expensive. I think those are available on Amazon now.

Have been wanting to try Gymkhana for a while so will definitely get some now I've seen it recommended here.

I will add I do regularly make currys from scratch too but I just like trying stuff like this out.

Thank you 😊

I also cook curry regularly but I don’t mind paying to have these sorts of options in the cupboard too, I use chickpeas and prawns mainly. I will enjoy dabbling into all these different suppliers!

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cudbywestrangers · 28/04/2025 19:39

Bang curry and sultan of spice both do nice spice blends- just fry an onion, add water to the spice blend then add meat/ veg/ tomatoes/ coconut milk etc and cook through...

tartyflette · 17/06/2026 12:19

CloverPyramid · 27/04/2025 19:06

The spice tailors ones are excellent, I really like their butter chicken, tikka and coconut curry ones. Our local Booths sells Raffis spice box ones and although I haven’t used them myself, lots of my friends rave about them.

I usually cook curry from scratch, but think these kits are great for when you just want a quick meal. I value my time and effort enough that I think they are decent value for money, even if they cost more than just buying the basic ingredients myself.

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The thing about buying all the basic spices is that unless you make curries a lot, there is a risk that the spices will get stale before you use them up, ground cumin and coriander especially. (I tend to buy these whole and grind as necessary but it does add extra faff. )
So the curry kits may not be quite as expensive when you factor in having to replace your store cupboard spices more frequently than you perhaps expected.

Crummles1 · 17/06/2026 18:17

Spice Tailor kits are great - admittedly I only buy them when on offer, and I find one kit is enough for 2 meals. The Bengali Jalfrezi is definitely the best one

15-20 minutes is not long enough to make a curry from scratch!

SparklyBrickViper · 18/06/2026 09:57

Tastesmiths, bit spendy but delicious. Not particularly quick as they take time to simmer etc but they are delicious. Can adjust the spice/heat as well depending on your own taste. The Goan curry is amazing.

I’ve enjoyed a few of the Aldi kits as well (Thai green curry off the top of my head was good).

I think Tastesmiths are cheapest if you buy direct (they have intro offers and money off codes).

Thatsanotherfinemess1 · 18/06/2026 10:42

We use the Aldi kits but also bought the spicery kit and cookbook based on a recommendation on here. Very similar to the kits (and they also do kits) you get 4 lots of different spice mixes and the book tells you how to combine them to make just about any dish of that particular type, we mainly use the curry pots for butter chicken, tikka etc but the Asian and Mexican ones have been great for university daughter. The pots are enough for about 10 dishes each and refills are cheap on their website, we've saved a fortune

Crummles1 · 18/06/2026 16:05

I buy S&B Golden curry mix for chicken katsu and add par-boiled diced potato and sliced carrots to the sauce. It comes in a variety of spice levels iirc, from mild to medium, medium/hot - we now are on the hot level, and I believe there is an extra hot version!

I also used to prep the chicken from 'scratch', ie, dip in flour, egg and panko, fry in sunflower oil etc. But recently discovered M&S breaded chicken tenders which saves a lot of time - and mess!

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