Is our passion for curry cooling?

Is our passion for curry cooling?

Raval passion for Indian curry industry. It’s rare indeed for raval  to criticise another restaurant owner, but something we read online this week had us feeling as heated as a vindaloo. It was claimed our love of curry is cooling…at least according to businessman...
Curry and barbecue – a winning combination

Curry and barbecue – a winning combination

The weather forecasters have been promising temperatures are set to soar any time soon, so no doubt many people will be thinking of dusting down the old barbecue. Cooking and eating al fresco is a great British summertime tradition – often providing the perfect excuse...
Choosing wine with curry

Choosing wine with curry

The wine list at most Indian restaurants tends to be a rather hit and miss affair. So much so that when it comes matching a wine with your chosen dish, customers usually have to make do with what works, rather than what is ideal. I’m pleased to say that’s not the case...
Spice up your life… and health!

Spice up your life… and health!

I devoted last week’s blog to dispelling some of the myths about takeaway curries…or, to be more precise, I reminded readers that takeaway food CAN be considered healthy eating. Certainly, our new Raval Express takeaways are every bit as fresh, balanced and nutritious...
Re-inventing the ‘unhealthy’ takeaway

Re-inventing the ‘unhealthy’ takeaway

raval healthy indian takeaway Gateshead It irks me to admit it, but Indian takeaways do not have a great reputation. How many times have you read articles about how fat-laden curries are being blamed for the nation’s obesity epidemic? And if it’s not the calorie count...