Birmingham crowns its Curry King

BIRMINGHAM has crowned its ‘Curry King’ after hundreds of guests competed for the title at the Love Brum charity’s unique black tie ball.

Each table of guests was invited to let their imaginations run wild with a variety of authentic Indian ingredients placed in front of them. The guests worked as a team to choose the meat, vegetables, herbs and spices for their dish which were later cooked by a team of chefs.

The guests’ creations were judged by some of the most well-established and respected chefs, including food writer Paul Fulford, entrepreneur and award-winning Lasan chef, Aktar Islam, creative director of Pushkar Cocktail bar and Dining, Rai Singh and owner of Itihaas, Raj Rana.

But, it was Vision 4 Print’s tantalising concoction of garam masala, cumin and chilli powder that saw them take the crown. As their prize, the ‘Bombay Brexit’ dish has been added to the menu at Pushkars Cocktail bar and Dining on Broad Street.

Not only that, but the winning table will be prized with a tour of the East End Foods’ factory in Birmingham followed by dinner courtesy of managing director Dr Jason Wouhra. In addition, Vision 4 Print have received a silver balti bowl trophy, made in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

With an audience of 500 having attended the evening, the Birmingham charity succeeded in raising £20,000 to support local projects.

Chairman of Curry King of Birmingham, Kathryn Small, said: “It was a pleasure to chair the Curry King of Birmingham 2016 committee. We wanted to deliver a truly unique event, and judging by the overwhelming support we received in the run up to and feedback we have received following, I think we did just that. Bring on CKoB 2017!”