Originally Posted by JulesF:
“I'm really not sure that's entirely correct. A good curry is definitely about balance of flavours, not just pure heat, but a vindaloo is at least authentically Indian (from Goa, adapted from dishes brought over there by the Portuguese), whereas the much milder and more popular tikka massala was invented in Britain, for British tastes.”
So the Indian chef I worked with was lying, I don't think so. Vindaloo may be authentic but it's not something that's eaten often over there.
And Tikka Massala was still invented in India. It's one of the most popular curries in Britain but it's not British.