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Notes from the kitchen

Things worth explaining properly: what our spice levels actually mean, how North and South Indian cooking differ, what to order if you've never eaten Indian food before, and where to eat on West 4th when it isn't us. Written by the people who cook it, at 2741 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano.

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How we cook butter chicken, and how it differs from tikka masala

Journal  ·  Cooking They arrive at the table looking like cousins — orange, creamy, chicken in a tomato gravy. They are not the same dish, they didn’t come from the same place, and once you know what to look for you’ll never confuse them again. . Karma Indian Bistro . 24 August ,2026 . 8 […]

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How spicy is Indian hot?

Journal  ·  Spice Every curry we cook is made to order on four levels, and the one at the top of the list stops people ordering it. Here is what each level actually means, what creates heat in Indian food, and how to ask for what you want. . Karma Indian Bistro . 24 August […]

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