Curry: the dish that conquered Britain

Tuesday 10 November, 18.30-21.00
The Library, The Chemistry Centre, Burlington House

Join writer and curry expert Shrabani Basu to investigate the phenomenon of British curry.

From the Victorian kitchens to modern Michelin star restaurants and the multi-million pound packaged-food industry, curries have evolved over the ages transforming British cuisine. Today it is present everywhere: in pubs, restaurants and supermarket shelves. But who started Britain's first curry house? Is the Balti really an Indian dish? Will curries survive the recession? And, can they really cure swine flu? 

Shrabani Basu delves into the past and takes us on a culinary journey, exploring how our love affair with curry began over two centuries ago. In the process she debunks some curry myths, examines some old wives' tales and tells us about the famous British Queen who wanted a curry every day.