How curry from India conquered Britain | Edible Histories Episode 6 | BBC Ideas

‘Going for an Indian’ or ‘having a curry’ is almost as stereotypically British as roast dinners or fish and chips. So how did curry - a dish from India - come to dominate British cuisine? Here's food historian Annie Gray. Made by Somethin' Else. Hungry for more? Watch the ancient history of the modern hamburger next: Find more hidden stories of the things we eat and drink - from sushi and sandwiches to gin in our edible histories playlist: Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 ------------------------ Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉 Visit our website to see all of our videos: And follow BBC Ideas on Twitter: #bbcideas #curry #food