The Indian Chef - Banbridge

28/05/2025

Dear All,
This message is not one we anticipated having to share, but its important to us that we communicate openly with our community. After much deliberation, we regret to announce that The Indian Chef will be closing its doors. This decision comes as a result of rising operational costs and a persistent staff shortage, challenges that we have faced increasingly over the past months.

For the last two years, we have poured our hearts and souls into The Indian Chef, creating a space that we hoped would foster warmth, connection and a love for authentic Indian Cuisine. Throughout this journey, we have been fortunate enough to connect with countless incredible individuals- both our loyal customers and the dedicated team members who have worked for us. Each meal served has been a labor of love, and we have genuinely cherished every moment spent in the kitchen.

We want to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to each and everyone of you for your unwavering support and patronage. Your enthusiasm for our dishes and your kind words have meant the world to us. Thank you for being a part of our story and allowing us to be a part of yours. We will carry the memories of the time spent with our customers to our hearts. Thank you all !!!

Warm Wishes
The Indian Chef - Banbridge

13/05/2025

Dear valued customers,
We are writing to inform you that, due to significant increases in operational costs, The Indian Chef will be now open 4 days a week Thursdays to Saturdays from 4 to 10pm & 4pm to 9pm on Sundays.

We thank you again for your continued support in placing your orders with us. 🤗

04/05/2025

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19/04/2025

Wish you all Happy Easter!🐣
Thank you for being such an EGG-CELLENT CUSTOMER 😊

We would be open on Easter Sunday & Monday.

Warm Regards

01/04/2025

Hi All,

Great news! Our fully loaded Indian Naan is now available for you to order!

Paneer Tikka ( Cottage Cheese) : This Vegetarian Naan Wrap comes with chunks of paneer, salad for crunch and plenty of Tandoori and Garlic mayo sauce.

Tandoori Chicken kebabs: Our most ordered dish Chicken Tikka pieces wrapped in Naan with salad along with the tandoori and garlic mayo sauce.

⭐️⭐️⭐️A must try delicious and incredibly juicy seekh Kebabs on Naan with salad along with the tandoori and garlic mayo sauce ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Choice of Seekh 🐓🐑🐄

Chicken Seekh Kebabs : Ground breast chicken fillets seasoned with Indian herbs and spices and pressed over a metal skewer and cooked in the tandoori oven.

Lamb Seekh Kebabs: Tender minced meat mixed and seasoned with Indian herbs and spices, pressed over a metal skewer and cooked in the tandoori oven.

Beef Seekh Kebabs: Ground beef mixed and seasoned with Indian herbs and spices, pressed over a metal skewer and cooked in the tandoori oven.

Looking forward to serve you 🤗

30/03/2025

Don’t miss our ♥️ Mother’s Day Treat ♥️ tonight !!!!

Celebrate with us 🥳
Double Celebrations Double Cheer 🤗

28/03/2025

♥️ A Mother’s Day Treat ! ♥️

Order a delicious Curry with us and we’ll treat you a complimentary side ! Choose from Pilav Rice, Plain Rice, Chips or a Naan of your choice. We can’t wait to serve you ! 🤗

PS: Orders placed via phone calls, walk ins and on our orderyoyo app https://theindianchefni.com only!!

22/03/2025

Kebabs are a diverse family of dishes, with variations across regions and cuisines, including ground meat kebabs (like shami and seekh), grilled meat on skewers (like shish and adana), and vertically roasted meat (like doner).

Here's a breakdown of some popular kebab types:

By Meat Preparation:

Ground Meat Kebabs:
Seekh Kebab: Minced meat (often lamb) seasoned with Indian spices, grilled on skewers.
Shami Kebab: Meat patties made from ground meat, lentils, and spices.
Chapli Kebab: A flat, round kebab made from beef or lamb, typically served with a side of yogurt.
Galouti Kebab: A very tender, minced meat kebab, often made with lamb and cooked on a flat griddle.

Grilled Meat Kebabs:
Shish Kebab: Cubes of marinated meat (often lamb) skewered and grilled.
Adana Kebab: A spicy Turkish kebab made with minced beef or lamb, seasoned with chili, and grilled on a flat skewer.
Urfa Kebab: Similar to Adana kebab, but with a less spicy flavor profile.
Tandoori Chicken Kebab: Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a tandoor oven.
Malai Chicken Kebab: Chicken marinated in a creamy mixture of yogurt, cream, and spices.
Reshmi Kebab: Silken or reshmi kebabs are a traditional Mughlai dish prepared using chicken meat, hung curd, fresh cream and nuts.

Vertically Roasted Kebabs:
Doner Kebab: Thinly sliced meat (often lamb or chicken) stacked on a vertical spit, roasted, and then shaved off for serving.
Shawarma: Similar to doner kebab, but often served with pita bread and various toppings.

By Region/Cuisine:

Indian Subcontinent: Seekh kebab, Shami kebab, Galouti kebab.
Turkey: Adana kebab, Urfa kebab, Doner kebab.
Middle East: Shish kebab, Shawarma.
Pakistan: Chapli kebab.

21/03/2025

Passion about Indian Cooking... here you go...with an main ingredient in your dish😊

Garam masala, meaning "hot spice mix" in Hindi is a blend of ground spices used in Indian cuisine, adding warmth and aromatic flavor to dishes. While "hot" refers to the spices' warming effect, not necessarily heat, it's a staple in curries, stews, and marinades.
Here's a more detailed look:

Uses:
It's used in a wide range of dishes, including curries, stews, marinades, pickles, and even some desserts.

When to add:
Garam masala is often added towards the end of cooking to allow the flavors to meld, or sprinkled over food before serving.

Flavor Profile:
It adds a warm, aromatic, and slightly sweet flavor with a hint of spice.

Beyond Cuisine:
In Ayurvedic medicine, garam masala is believed to have warming properties and is used for various purposes.

how to make homemade garam masala spice mix powder

notes:
firstly, make sure to roast on low flame until all the spices turn aromatic.
also, roast all the spices separately, else there are high chances for it to burn.
finally, garam masala recipe stays good for months when prepared with fresh spices and roasted well

¾ cup coriander seed
½ cup cumin
1 tsp caraway
2 tbsp pepper
3 dried red chilli
5 star anise
3 inch cinnamon
2 mace
5 black cardamom
2 nutmeg
3 tsp cardamom
1 tbsp clove
2 tsp fennel
5 bay leaf
1 tp ginger powder

Instructions:
firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take ¾ cup coriander seed and roast on low flame.
roast until the spices turn aromatic. keep aside.
in the same pan add ½ cup cumin, 1 tsp caraway and roast on low flame.
roast until it turns aromatic. keep aside.
further, take 2 tbsp pepper and 3 dried red chilli.
roast until the chilli turns crisp. keep aside.
now add 5 star anise, 3 inch cinnamon, 2 mace, 5 black cardamom, 2 nutmeg, 3 tsp cardamom, 1 tbsp clove, 2 tsp fennel and 5 bay leaf.
roast until all the spices turn aromatic without burning. keep aside.
cool all the spices and transfer to the blender also, add 1 tsp ginger powder and blend to a coarse powder.
finally, garam masala is ready. store in an airtight container and use as required for curries.

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19/03/2025

Dear All,
We are pleased to announce the completion of our 1st Year and remain optimistic about our future endeavours 😊

We would like to express our Sincere gratitude for your orders and the unwavering support you have shown towards our small food business ❤️.

In light of this milestone, we are excited to announce that we will be extending our menu that reflects your valued feedback and suggestions 🤗.

We look forward to your continued support 💜.

TASTY FOOD COMING SOON 😋
Chicken Tikka with Chips 🍟,
Hot 🔥 & Spicy Chicken wings,
Shami Chicken Kebabs,
Shami Lamb Kebabs,
Chicken Tikka Naan Wrap,
Chicken Sheekh Naan Wraps,
Beef Sheekh Naan wraps 😋

17/03/2025

OPEN TODAY !!!

15/03/2025

We’re open on St. Patrick’s Day 🤗

🍀 Double Celebrations 🍀
🍀 Double Cheer 🍀

🥘 Order with us 🥘 & avail 10% Off 💷 on collections 🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️& deliveries 🚘.

Min order £20.

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