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05 July 2008

Using the curry mixes
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Here is an example of the instructions that will come with each Curry pack. Each pack does have slightly different instructions and additional requirements but this method illustrates the four main steps involved.

step 1 – Empty the contents of Rafi's Curry Pack into a large saucepan or wok.

step 2 – Add 300ml of cold water, simmer gently for 5-8 minutes or until a thick consistency has been achieved.

step 3 – Add 1kilogram of raw ingredients of your choice. Mix well and cover.

step 4 – Simmer gently until all the ingredients are cooked. For best results serve the following day.

Comments

By Jim Stracey @ 28 July 2008 11:33

Just returned from holiday in York last Saturday (26th) where we purchased four of your premixed spices. Although we have not used them yet we would like to pass on our thanks to your very helpful, informative and courteous staff
Jim Stracey

By CATHRENA HOLLYWOOD @ 24 August 2008 14:37

I received a present from my friend Sylvia of Rogan Josh mix. I made my curry last night and I have to say it was delicious better than any Idian restarant that i have been to where I live. It was a very authentic curry.

Will definetely order my curry mix from here

Cathrena

By Eleanor McMullan @ 25 August 2008 12:17

Stumbled upon your shop whilst on holiday in York. Bought two of your mixes. Excellent! Have bought four more online. Excellent! Have recommended your store to loads of my friends. Very informative and easy to use website.
What do I do with all my redundant spices?

By @ 28 September 2008 00:05

I found this shop in York in the summer, the smell as you go in is fabulous. The curries are wonderful, and I've just completed an order online after finishing the last of the vindaloo. Great curries, great value (makes 4 greedy servings each pack), and the best by far of any curry you could buy in a supermarket. Better than most resteraunts.

By marian & paul bell @ 04 October 2008 19:56

We were on holiday in york & found this fantastic shop it has the most the finest ingredients & friendliest staff .With the ingredients they give you in that bag you get the most fantastic resturant curry in your own home give it a go you will be back

By karen @ 05 October 2008 11:03

visited your York shop after seeing it featured on a James Martin programme. Knew if James recommended it it would be good! Tried the Jalfrezi mix and the bombay potato mix. Fabulous! Tasted better than any restaurant meal and I have now ordered more online. Can't wait for them to arrive.

By lindsay @ 10 October 2008 17:53

we have just tried your tikka masala & LOVED it! as good as any restaurant if not better! we are definately buying more.

By Graham Hatfield @ 20 November 2008 19:14

Been buying the spice packs now for the last ten years cant be beaten by anyone.They also have their original shop in subbury,Suffolk so if you are in that direction pop in and talk to them,they are very friendly and helpful and you may well meet raffi as well they have everything in stock you will need for an authentic oriental curry.

By lesley @ 20 November 2008 20:26

got thai red and green and rogan josh not usually keen on thai but a big thumbs up from the party of 7 but did add a bit of indian paste also to the thai green will definitely be buying again as they were bought for me !!

By SWEETPEA @ 05 December 2008 04:01

Exceptional spice mixes. You have to taste them to believe how good they are.Recommended you to all my friends. My partner loves the 'Phal' mix but far to hot for me though. Having a xmas / birthday party guess whats on the buffet menu now thats what we call party food. Thanks Rafi's your customer service is excellent and fast delivery. Pauline from Rhyl

By pearl butterworth @ 31 December 2008 12:51

yes i have met rafi a very charming and helpful I have always tried my best to impress my guests witha a good curry eavening ,working very hard andlong time in the kitchen and feeling very apprehension about the result!!! Thanks to Rafi she has taken all my worrys and hard work away THANKS to you all in the Sudberry shop and HAPPY NEW YEAR PEARL.

By TRICIA WALSH @ 06 June 2009 16:44

my brother lives in york & took me to your shop. got patia & vindaloo mixes fantastic & staff so friendly & helpful. please open a shop in glasgow & your book is great.

By John & Tracy ( Colchester ) @ 23 June 2009 20:30

We have been using Rafi's for a long time now, and frankly nothing can touch the recipies provided. Rafi is lovely and always prepared to offer any advise you may need.
Simply first class. Particularly the Xacutti and Rogan Josh ( Minus the cloves for Tracy ) !!

By LizRich @ 05 July 2009 12:12

I found the shop in York 2 years ago and must have gone in at a bad time because I found the staff there most Unhelpful. Fortunately the aroma was so seductive that I persevered and now regularly buy online. Am reluctant to go in the shop again but ordering online is simple, the order is delivered very quickly and I would recommend the Dopiaza as the best I have ever tasted!

By barbiegirl @ 15 July 2009 18:59

have been using for around 5 years. first thing on the menu when having friends over is a rafi's! so tasty and much better than a takeaway.

i too did experience unpleasantness in the york store - i obviously asked a wrong question and got shouted at! however the curry packs are soooo amazing i'm happy to go to the shop or online

By Roy Sutton @ 16 July 2009 19:23

Really can't understand the previous two comments - we called in the York shop for the first time yesterday and the guy who served us was more than pleasant and polite and extremely helpful. We do wonder about leaving it two years to complain about poor service - our experience is do it there and then if you want something done about it !! Anyway, that aside we will be back or ordering via the net - most satisfied with both product and service. Thank you.

By jill marshall @ 04 August 2009 12:12

found the shop in York fabulous aroma and helpful staff and the cuuies were the best I have tasted

By jill marshall @ 04 August 2009 12:12

found the shop in York fabulous aroma and helpful staff and the cuuies were the best I have tasted

By Alex @ 12 August 2009 06:38

Both York and Suffolk stores have been really helpful when in an emergency meal crisis, able to talk me through best recipes to use, quick and easy - fantastic curry. Thanks

By jay @ 18 August 2009 10:49

I cooked 3 curries for my girlfriends birthday party and the lot went......it was so easy to cook them up before hand and just warm them up on the night.....people went back time and again....Even my girlfriends friend Sunjeeve complimented me, at that point I had to come clean about Rafi's spice box

By jill @ 24 August 2009 12:18

I have been using Rafis for a few years and discovered them through my local butcher, I have recommended to friends abroad who cannot find decent Indian food. I regularly use them for large supper parties as they eliminate a great deal of effort without sacrificing taste; they are a cheaperand healthier alternative to takeaways and absolutely delicious. 11/10

By JOHN REES @ 27 August 2009 14:02

While I was ion York last week with my wife,we were drawn to your shop by the aroma of spices wafting along the street.We purchased three different curries and followed your instructions to the letter. They are the best curries I have tasted and I will soon be reordering some more on line. Thank you to your extremely helpful staff
John Kingswinford West Mid

By JOHN REES @ 27 August 2009 14:02

By john piercy @ 27 August 2009 17:05

I HAVE BEEN COMING TO YOUR YORK SHOP SINCE IT OPENED. I USUALLY SPEND BETWEEN 50 AND 60 POUNDS AT A TIME.IT KEEPS WELL. WE EVEN TOOK A BATCH WITH US ON HOLIDAY TO PORTUGAL. THE SAUCES ARE THE BEST WE HAVE TASTED. MUCH BETTERTHAN MOST RESTERAUNTS. I ALWAYS GET THEM MILD, THEN I CAN MAKE THEM AS HOT AS I WANT BY ADDING CURRY POWDER OR CHILLIES. WILL SEE YOU SATURDAY 28th AS I HAVE RUN OUT. BY THE WAY THE FISH CURRYS ARE AS GOOD AS MEAT CURRIES FROM YOUR FROZEN FISH, MOST OF WHICH I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF.

By Sam Smith @ 09 September 2009 12:54

I heard about the York store from my family so decided to go have a look. I purchased 2 curry packs and they were fabulous and i've since been back for more! The staff were very helpful and i've recommended them to all my friends & family!

By Mrs Brenda Richards @ 29 September 2009 12:25

My husband and I have a caravan in york,we just happened to spot this fab little job, I did not know what to look at first,it was fasenating to watch the great staff preparing the packs for the lovely receip's, we will make it a regular visit when we visit York in future,thanks to the chap's who work there

By Sue & John Thompson @ 30 September 2009 09:27

On a visit to York at the beginning of September we came across your shop and just had to go inside. The aromas of all the differenct spices was fanstastic. We bought 4 different curry packs which were made up to our liking with advice from the friendly staff. We had a Madras for ourselves which was the best I've ever had and so easy to cook. We gave the other 3 to family who were also very impressed. We will certainly be ordering more online and I think you also may have gained another 3 customers!

By Anita & Steve Curley @ 07 October 2009 11:13

Visited York last weekend and couldn't resist going into your shop and purchasing, Jalfrezi, Madras and a Thai Green. The staff were very helpful as it was extremely busy, I was asking questions about what was going in the bag and the information I got back was very informative. Very friendly staff and we will be trying the curry this weekend, (Jalfrezi) the rest I have now frozen. Can't wait to start ordering on-line, what a good idea. Glad we spotted and sniffed out the shop. Thanks!

By kdaycare @ 17 January 2010 17:48

From Canada and we love Rafi's Spice Box -- while on my first visit to England with my boyfriend, I saw the ad while in York and insisted we go and purchase spices and mixes as I love to cook -- while Richard was apprehensive at first when we got home and "experimented" we both agreed it was the best we've ever had. I was very surprised that while we were apart he went back to England and made a beeline for York and Rafi's .... Last night we had the seafood vindaloo and this morning I made omelets from the leftovers - just awesome!

Now we have one last pouch and I'm already on the website! Thank you so much! Kathy and Richard - Happy New Year from Canada!

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