kedgeree

The British kedgeree (which has its origin in khichdi but frankly is quite different - like a breakfast biryani of smoked haddock & boiled egg; generally no daal) doesn't at all share that.

Except perhaps kedgeree, which I now understand to have Indian origins (I thought it was French for some reason - probably just childhood association having first eaten it there).

But it's not fashionable (when was the last time you had kedgeree, cullen skink or lardy cake?) Stichelton, about two years ago, was a religious experience but it's £30/kg and is the output of a single herd.

Because British kedgeree (as kedgeree is) is distinct from what any Briton I know would call 'curry' - even given the disservice we do India by calling almost everything 'curry' - and further distinct even from khicadi (खिचड़ी) from which it takes its name, and moves to breakfast.

In less than 30 minutes I can do: A stir fry with noodles Kedgeree Steak Frites Blackened Chicken, cajun beans and rice Moules Mariniere An incredible range of salads the likes of which would convince you you're not eating something incredibly healthy Almost any soup A dry Indian Chicken Garam Masala-based curry As an example, take cheese on toast.