Britain's TRUE National Dish

[@sillwuka]

You know exactly what the UK audience wants mate.

[@xxmemekipxxlastname4846]

i wondered why he would say tikki masala was the official dish then i remember uk doesnt have their own cuisine their cuisine is beans on toast xD

[@NevilleBamshu23]

​@xxmemekipxxlastname4846 you clearly know nothing about England ya massive fanny..

[@glom199]

​@@xxmemekipxxlastname4846 tikki masala is british.. how u gonna say uk doesnt have their own cuisine and then go onto saying some of their cuisine

[@monk3742]

​@@xxmemekipxxlastname4846 No, our cuisine isn't "beans on toast" that's a small meal that people in university have and it slaps. We have more food but chicken Tikka masala is so popular because it's an Indian / Pakistani styled curry cooked with British appeal. I love British food so I don't think "beans on toast" is acceptable to say as a British cuisine

[@monk3742]

​@@xxmemekipxxlastname4846Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in Britain.

[@Jaysbee1]

After devouring the fish & chips, roast dinner and now this vid..........i'm all in! Never smiled watching a bloke eat a plate of food so much - Love your style Ben ✌

[@Mkbshg8]

Yeah he's got a good vibe

[@nicoletyrie3235]

Can’t lie, I definitely struggled to take my eyes off the DVD logo bouncing about in the background 😂

[@mihaelsmrcek]

Not the only one 😅

[@timurshax]

Just discovered this channel yesterday and can say Ben surely has a mighty appetite!

[@johnlewis9158]

He doesn't take any prisoners that's for sure lol

[@RTM-Sports]

He eats like a horse 🐎 and could probably eat one too! 🐴

[@izibear4462]

Reminds me a bit of Adam in Beardmeatsfood 😅

[@DianeH2038]

I'm sure someone's already mentioned, but in case not, poppadum are made of lentils or another pulse (bean). they're delicious and come in many flavors; I'm really fond of cumin poppadum.

[@nabszains]

although the one he's eating in this isn't made of lentils but maida ( a type of flour )

[@l_p25]

​@nabszains How the heck would you know, did you eat his leftovers? 😂😂😂 Even the white bubbly popadums are made of lentil flour.

[@DianeH2038]

@@l_p25 right, they're made from peeled urad dal, correct? I'm genuinely asking.

[@i_kissed_a_pixie1537]

I’ve been enjoying watching you eat Ben. What on earth?! I get a dopamine hit watching you enjoy the British greats!

[@maxjjackson]

As you said, 'food' that originates in one place often changes when exported to a completely different part of the globe. Different climates, local fruits and veggies and the really big one; the local cultural palate. The thin soup-like Indian curries you've had in Korea are in fact, a lot closer to the original dishes than a British Indian curry with heavy thick sauces/gravy. My go to is a chicken dhansak, although I do prefer a bit of an extra kick - and you only have to ask..!!

[@frootyfabulous101]

However, the thin soup-like curries in Korea are often cooked like a 'stew' more than a curry. Not to mention it's significantly sweeter than any authentic curry. Even the naan often has a donut-bread like texture. I think in terms of flavour UK's Indian Restaurants are closer to authentic Indian curries/dishes - but most restaurants often do this thing here in the UK where they serve foreigners milder and more creamy versions of thier menu, and for Indian costumers they make it spicier and more masaladaar. 😂

[@Aaliya_vlogss]

Popadoms typically eaten as the crunch element to any Indian meal as most meals are soft textured , restaurants give u the chutneys as a little appetiter while u wait for dinner , but you can buy the dips at any takeaway separately x

[@gedsmart7109]

The way you eat chicken tikka masala now anywhere in the u.k was conjured up in glasgow , Ali Ahmed Aslam is said to have invented chicken tikka masala at his Glasgow restaurant in the 1970s. With its chunks of spiced chicken surrounded by a rich tomato and yogurt-based sauce, chicken tikka masala is one of the UK's most beloved dishes.

[@dmworld6574]

Try making chicken tikka masala without indian spices. And to make chicken tikka masala you need chicken tikka which is totally Indian.

[@grimreaper9477]

@@dmworld6574”indian” aka mughul… i love how u indians attack mughuls when u it suits u but claim them as indian when it benefits u 😂😂😂🤡

[@Slyhades1]

@@dmworld6574 Try making indian food without ingredients that came from america, is indian food totally american now?

[@dmworld6574]

@@Slyhades1 tell me which spice??

[@dmworld6574]

@@Slyhades1 tell me which spice??

[@TrevM0nkey]

I've probably eaten my body weight in poppadoms over the years but it was only till two minutes in to this video, that I realised I've no idea what they actually are. when it comes to curry heat here... a lot of places tend to tone the heat down so people eat it; I've had madras that's been hotter than some vindaloos and some vindaloos that have been so hot it made a phaal jealous.

[@TheJrr71]

Good point. I think for most people a Massala is their first taste of Indian food, then over time you find your "level". Madras is about my level, but it's true that depending on the restaurant, the spice can vary dramatically. I've had some which had no more heat than a Korma, different taste, obviously, and I've had others which blew the top of my head off. Always a bit of a gamble when you order from a new spot 😅

[@DevlinUK]

Crazy, two hours ago I was having a curry at an Indian restaurant and was thinking this guy should do a curry - and here we go, I’m all here for it

[@The_Last_Outlaw]

Watching the video❎ Watching how many times the dvd sign touches the corner of the TV✅

[@ismaail72]

I really wanna see you eat lamb donner or chicken donner from any uk place, maybe spice hut?

[@Believer3_]

i second this.

[@user-zw7dk5lk3v]

Spice hut Romford

[@GsQDoom]

5:15 WE HIT THE CORNER, LADIES AND GENTS!!!!! DVD ICON ON THE TELLY

[@stevenmcgowan30]

The dish was first made in Glasgow, Scotland. It was due to a customer being served a curry and it was too spicy so apparently the chef added tomato soup to the curry to dull the spice.

[@erindoohan3884]

Didn’t know that lol

[@KyleMc15]

Ali Ahmed Aslam was the guy that made it in the 1970s

[@georgiaannebronte]

Thissss!!! They added Heinz !!!!

[@DAFC1885]

this is not true 😂😂😂

[@georgiaannebronte]

@@DAFC1885 noooo for real ? Always loved the idea , been spreading the lie world wide 😭😭

[@jamesgreen5371]

Try Donner kebab next. Impressive you ate all that without a drink 😂

[@michaelampofo7656]

Yeah no BEV is crazy not even water

[@dotover9046]

Mate, def smash a Lamb Donner Kebab before you leave!

[@paulyoung22]

Anyone else waiting for the DVD screensaver to hit the corner perfect?

[@tinahooper525]

Sounds like the horses are being fed again then

[@brucewayne9699]

If you get chance you should try Gymkhana in London, a Michelin starred Indian restaurant that does takeout. Their butter chicken is amazing.

[@craig5066]

Poppadoms with mango chutney poured on top and then the onion on top of that is a go to otherwise they’re way to dry. Chicken tikka masala can be different in each takeaway or restaurant you go to,some can be way to sweet or some can be less sweet with a bit of spice or they can be yellow in colour or more towards the traditional red colour. I prefer sweet with a little bit of spice and the deep red colour.

[@andrewlaw]

Ben, go to City Spice in Brick Lane, the food there is astonishing. I'd recommend prawn puree for starter followed by a lamb pathia, mushroom rice, Bombay aloo and a peshwari naan. The pathia dish is hot, sweet and sour and just lovely to eat.

[@djunleash]

As a Londoner I've still never paid those prices. I'm going to make this dish tonight as your making me hungry.

[@kaede7876]

there is literally no better flavor in the universe than some tikka massala or butter chicken on some naan bread

[@tonic6327]

Ben! I'm like overspilling with thoughts watching your channel rn as someone from the UK, haha So glad youre getting an indian, defintiely recommend branching out while you can. I feel like chicken tikka is kinda like one of the starter currys for people who don't like spice, i reckon you could handle more >:) For super spicy, look into a phaal, vindaloo, or a naga (my personal fav, the flavour is INSANE) if you can find one Other really tasty medium spice curries that id recommend are garlic chili chicken massla (just how it sounds, super flavourful), balti (born from birmingham), jalfrezi (bell pepper is a main component), rogan josh. Another favourite of mine is the lamb achari, lime pickle is a main component of that one. Super unique flavour, quite zesty. Scotland invented the chicken chasni, it's super red, has ketchup as an ingredient and is really tasty. And i hate ketchup! Most importantly, GARLIC FRIED RICE. Or onion fried. Or mushroom fried. Or any flavoured rice. And a keema naan, youd fucking love that, stuffed with meat, sometimes you can find keema + cheese naan

[@keviconstant4031]

0:49 🤯 that DVD hit the corner

[@TheCornishCockney]

Savage food attack. Reminds me of a Great Dane I once had when I put his bowl of meat and gravy down for him,he was on it in a flash. You even had the audio spot on too,sounded just like Benjy. Tremendous work fella. 👏

[@POVEatingFeasting]

Can never go wrong with good ol tikka masala

[@theyouthfulstoic]

Ben I’m addicted to your videos, keep up the British content 🙏

[@VelocciYT]

each video in england, gains you more and more fans in england! Absolutely enjoying this

[@edwardwilcox6606]

Britain has had huge ties with India over many years, in earlier years it was Brits in India ( they would bring back their love of the food ) & latterly it`s Indians in Britain so Indian food has been well established for a long time. Your plate of food looks on-point although a side dish of chickpeas in a different sauce or perhaps a potatoe or spinich dish or even cheese ( panir ) would give the main a more interesting meal overall. The popadoms as you say would have chutney or mint raita accompaniments, & the naan breads eaten with the curry. Many Indians & Brits will load-up the naan with curry in place of a fork too. Btw, I`ve discovered that Iceland supermarket have a superb range of Curry`s, these I would hartily recommend to curry lovers, they are that good!

[@HA-jq1mu]

“Ties with india” some would call it colonisation or invasion, its not like the indians invited Britain like every other country they invaded 😂😂

[@eyra7550]

​@@HA-jq1mu Britain colonized India about 100 years looted like hell and left then struggling.

[@thepurenewb1584]

The only reason is struggling is cuz its rampant with diseases and its leaders don't give a fuck they would rather go to the moon, has nothing to do with the British who actually brought some sort of civilisation and sanitation to the place which it dont to many countries it went too. @@eyra7550

[@HA-jq1mu]

@@DPhoenixPoet source

[@carterjones8126]

​@@HA-jq1mu The Mughal Empire was heavily militarised. Take a guess how they became an empire.

[@CYNC33]

This makes me miss my old local curry house. They made the best naan bread I've ever had... Literally got addicted to them.

[@Elgrecos]

The best bread bread?

[@daemon42]

Naan = bread🤦🏽‍♀️

[@RickBrode]

@@Elgrecosit’s fairly common parlance even if it technically sounds odd

[@wullaballoo2642]

@@daemon42 Burt naan doesn't mean anything in english so we have to add the word bread at the end so we know it's bread. There's plenty of "river rivers" in this country for the same reason. The ancient word from the area for river with river on the end

[@BlackoutWS6]

I can’t stop watching the tv waiting for the DVD logo to hit that corner

[@wrinkletoes5592]

The way you jept scooping the sauce and putting it down then scooping it then putting it down then scooping it then putting it down.... grinded the fuck out of my gears 😂 like just eat it lol

[@lgx2410]

Proper English food that! haha. shame you didn't get the chutney tray for the poppadoms. Would be cool to see you take down a phaal, allegedly the hottest curry.

[@paulleach3612]

Never fully understood the appeal of Phaal. Usually too hot to appreciate any flavor. I'll stick with the classic and tasty (Portuguese) Vindaloo should my sinuses need scorching.

[@HA-jq1mu]

Proper indian food you mean 😂

[@marvou6811]

​@@HA-jq1mu well you lot immigrated to the UK, and the dish was developed in the UK by a man living in the UK, specifically in scotland actually, so if you want to get technically this is scottish food

[@HA-jq1mu]

@@marvou6811 I’m not asian and I haven’t immigrated to the uk 😂😂😂

[@highjim7778]

i love the shovelling of food noises.

[@carlos1072_]

For those who are asking, 7:03 is when it hits the corner, ifykyk

[@ix_xeno5100]

bless your soul, i love you 😭😭

[@willhoward8550]

Anyone else watching for the DVD logo to hit the corner of the TV?

[@Kittyburgla]

Have to say I'm well impressed by the quantity of meat in that, very generous. I tend to like my curries as a mixture of meat and veg though I guess you could order a veg side to have with it. It really is a British dish there for sure not least because of the thicker sauce/gravy and I would guess by the spices and flavours used there too. Pure comfort food on a plate. Poppadums really need chutneys, pickles and sauces and that yummy finely chopped onion salad thing. Personally I'm more of a chapati girl for scooping up the food, naans are a bit too thick for that job for me though tasty on their own.

[@urbent3147]

They do other curries with mixtures and also the side veg dishes are so nice

[@techvishnuyt]

the papadams are actually called as "appadam", we eat them frequently in india mostly in lunches with rice, it makes it more nice. glad to see you are reviewing Indian foods again. Edit: it is also referred as "papad" depends on the language sometimes Edit: yo brits, there are many who refer it as indian food specially butter naan with chicken tikka masala, i didn't knew this comment would get this much attention, stop being racist with the tech tips thing of my youtube..

[@sutty85]

Tikka masala is British

[@shoebaby]

@@sutty85 you might be braindead because nowhere in that sentence did he mention tikka masala

[@ikyleech7838]

the tikka masala was made in glasgow and is the most eaten dish in uk

[@danny1ft1]

​@@sutty85still invented by people from his neck of the woods. Also... we call it an Indian takeaway...

[@xazarl3381]

@@danny1ft1 the style of food is Indian but that dish was made in Britain don't take away from all other Indian food though it's amazing.

[@TheSecretcross]

The dvd logo in the background gets to me

[@wisecracker1814]

Man knows how to chow down. Dig in & enjoy! I'm starvin'!!

[@faslamovich]

At 0:48 the dvd logo hits the corner perfectly - touchè

[@davidjames3787]

The British National Dish thing is marketing hype. Yes, it's a well known dish in the UK, but it's eaten relatively infrequently in comparison to the the English breakfast, Sunday roast dinner, beans on toast or fish and chips, to name but four.

[@RetroRanter]

Can't beat a good curry, recommend a korma if you enjoyed the coconut taste of this Tikka and a Vindaloo for a spice challenge while you're over here 😂 This got me hungry as hell EDIT: nevermind got to the part where he said he tried Vindaloo and it wasn't hot? Must have been a weak one 😂 still, justice for Korma you GOTTA try it.

[@jt5765]

Korma is weaker than the tikka masala dude why recommend it? A proper Jalfrezi with green chilies or a Bengal should be the go to for heat/spice & flavour combination. Anything above that gets silly - a decent vindaloo for example. The poppadoms are done an injustice without the chutneys or raita in my humble opinion. I tend to use them along with the chutneys as an accompanyment to the main rather than as a starter.

[@wullaballoo2642]

I'd recommend a Sri Lankan style curry, creamed coconut, chilli, lemongrass, just have to check the specials menu. I never order anything off the standard menu these days

[@scorpietta23]

Haha! The way you ate that first chip was crazy!

[@shebzalam]

Poppadoms are usually made from rice flour or lentils,urad flour chickpea flour.vegan friendly and healthy also.

[@NM-so8kh]

Love how he is using that casserole pot lid to serve. Swagger.

[@paul310562]

Hi Ben yeah the popadoms you would normally eat with the acompliments like a mint sauce, shredded onions with mint mixed in, another nice starter is called an Onion Bhaji (wow) but best before you eat the curry, I always have Bombay potatoes with the curry as well it comes as a side dish but bangang, ! Chapati's are nice also and not as filling as the Nan bread but you can get different Nans to that are filled too, all the best on your travels fella.

[@Ai.musicking]

you need to try a local chicken shop like morley’s , khf or pfc. it’s literally british staple meal everyone ate after school

[@wullaballoo2642]

Southern Fried Seagull or Kentucky Fried Pigeon

[@patrickskehill5589]

I enjoy watching this kid eat almost as much as I enjoy eating myself!

[@stephenabbot7905]

Great show,have you tried bombay Aloo and onion barging and some spicy curry's

[@optimusenergy1]

POV everyone looking at the DVD logo wondering if its ever gonna hit the corner

[@r_z_t_17]

not me just waiting for the dvd to hit the corner of the screen

[@ragingsilver]

I would place fish and chips as UK national dish personally. Though a curry is great too.

[@erraticuk]

After the pubs close late at night we would always get Kabab meat rolled in a naan bread or Grab a cold chicken tikka (without rice) in a baguette with lettuce.

[@enansaal]

a spicier lamb curry, peshwari naan, bhajis, chutneys and you’re winning

[@ShotgunRenegade]

Is dude using a serving spoon to fill his face? Hats off mate! Going all in with a spoon that big!

[@eightbit0000]

Sorry how was the food? I was too busy watching the DVD logo bounce around waiting for it to hit the corner perfectly.

[@alanwu1490]

0:48 DVD logo hits top right corner!

[@SuperLondonmark]

If in London go to a place in west london called Southall the indian cuisine will blow your mind.

[@monkeymanbob]

No 2 Chicken Tikkas are alike. There's a little Indian in Hastings, Vitality and I ordered my usual butter chicken and some Bombay potatoes - unlike anything I'd had before.

[@vayull7163]

Man I'm glad I don't live in London, that curry looks mid af. You should take a visit to Bradford if you want a good curry Ben.

[@xaoc6084]

Or Leicester :)

[@vayull7163]

@@xaoc6084 I've actually never been to Leicester but I have heard good things about the curry there. One day maybe :)

[@xaoc6084]

@@vayull7163 They have an absolutely amazing selection of Indian restaurants. I went to uni there and the Diwali festival really brought it to light. I’d highly recommend. I probably need to check out Bradford’s curry scene as well as I heard they’re also amazing

[@Samirxkhan]

Just any place with a massive Asian presence. Bradford, The whole West Midlands, Manchester, Blackburn, East London, Leicester etc Bens in Central, food there is either mid or super expensive for a small portion.

[@vayull7163]

@@Samirxkhan True. I don't leave the North East much any more but I'll definitely have to do some travelling and try the curries from the various places you suggested. I was born in Bradford and curry is my favourite. Being a vegetarian too, there has always been many options for me :)

[@pardeepjanjua78]

The joy on your face eating that food 😂..... love it 👍🏽

[@Kayas]

What's the name of the place you got this from? I want to try it out if it delivers near me

[@p.rohanswarup9357]

its not mussala, its masala

[@jordywalnut1336]

I always buy the bags of mini poppadoms and eat them like crisps, very easy to just sit and eat a bag of even without the curry

[@blindman3861]

Me: stare at the DvD logo and hope it to hit the screen conner instead of food xD

[@SHOCKWAVEi]

brick lane is a Bangladeshi area of London, which has been gentrified now. Bangladeshi ppl find hard to market their restaurants so they just brand it as an Indian restaurant. They are country that is an enclave in the western part of eastern/north eastern part of India. If you want Indian food more authentic then go to an Indian area of London, Southall or Wembley.

[@xxvenom]

Thanks dude. Ill never be able to travel because im poor. But these videos help so much and put my thoughts at ease lol. Youre doing gods work sir.

[@ViIsBi]

Nah I want a chicken Pathia now. My local indian's is called Dilshad and they do a banging chicken Korma, they've been awarded the Nations best Korma for the past few years now, and their Punjabi chips are fucking lovely

[@coldwhitespring5004]

I love Indian food too, it's my go to when I go to a restaurant, Indian is where I want to be.

[@iainreid6292]

Love your channel mate, just found it 🙂

[@redf7209]

I think a lot of people would have gone with Garlic Naan but I like the methodical way you do all these meals.

[@Spider-Verse.23]

The best dish in the world. And luckily I know the best Indian restaurant in the world.

[@TheTompain100]

This guy sounds exactly like Johnny Depp? 07:03 - That perfect corner bounce on the DVD logo though....

[@suebrookes]

Dishoom is brilliant. I've been to 2 in London and the one in Edinburgh many times and never disappointed

[@anorbert38]

Just wondering how many meals you have a day? And how do you manage to stay slim.

[@lovelovelovehappyhappyhappy]

I like your pizza example that is loved in the US with the chicken tikka that is loved in the UK

[@yashasree5roblox214]

5:16 tHE DVD HIT THE CORNER LEGNENDARY MOMENT

[@Dinololl]

anyone just focusing on the dvd behind him

[@Syndicated443]

Same 😂

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

It was invented in Glasgow they addad a tin of condensed tomato soup to a curry, yummy.

[@elizabethsellors9046]

Poppadoms are usually eaten with chutneys, lime , mango, mint sauce, and spicy onions. And we continue eating this throughout the meal.

[@robbyxd3582]

Am I the only one looking for the dvd in the background to hit the corner?

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Buttered chapati it nice, have you had a Balti curry though ? Come to the midlands Coventry Birmingham. 👍❤️👍

[@tessajalloh3914]

i mean, if crumbling a popadom into the naan and filling it with the curry and rice makes you look like an idiot, i'm planning to go full clown. Because that is an amazing idea. Get some crispy crunch in there.

[@gingerben9310]

When i get a indian its more red than that, like blood red and its gorgeous.

[@dustymetso]

7:02 DVD hits the corner.

[@killy6729]

Jalfrezi is the most popular Indian dish in the UK and is tomato based.

[@jayneofspain3322]

Watching this I’m so happy I’m going out for a curry tonight. But garlic naan for me, chicken tikka, pilau rice, bombay potatoes. And of course all the chutneys with my naan. 🍷 🤤

[@gail9299]

For me popadoms (with essential!) pickle tray, then vegetable dhansak and pilau rice. Just enough. 😊

[@FrigidARC]

Idk if there's Leon's in the US but you should try it while you're here!

[@d12dan20]

Using the naan as a spoon like a true brit 😂

[@TheHillsHousehold]

You need to try a chicken tikka bhuna and a keema naan 🤤🙌🏼

[@seanmorris]

Phall if you're looking for very spicy, or the old classic Vindaloo. I'd guess a 'balti' is amongst the top selling curries in the UK My goto when I can find it is Nepali Lamb

[@wuckle]

Dishoom do the most amazing 'Breakfast Nans' - Deifintely worth trying.

[@CasualDudeGaming]

Loving the thickness of the curry.

[@meldefreitas2622]

Dishoom was pretty good. The portions aren’t large. I needed two portions.

[@Salehxo]

DVD hit the corner at 3:45 !!

[@JeffJefferyUK]

First, I'm pretty sure that pizza does not originate from Italy. I could be wrong (maybe it was pasta, rather than pizza). More to the point, because CTM is such a recent invention, there isn't really a standard basic recipe for it. Some are much more of a bright red colour that this one Ben ate, for instance, and some places do make them a little bit spicy. All part of the fun!