Foodies have been left wowed by a budget curry recipe a chef reckons tastes 'better than any takeaway'.
The mouth-watering meal is one of several dishes that were served up when Jamie Oliver appeared on Jamie's £1 Wonders on Monday. In the Channel 4 show, the celebrity chef shares how to make family favourites for under £1 per portion, and the latest episode was no different, as a number of tasty offerings appeared on the menu.
Jamie polished off crispy pork noodles, meatball kebabs and a carrot puff pastry. He was also joined by fellow chef, Karan Gokani, whose curry recipe delighted fans.
The cauliflower curry and coconut & onion roti – prepared using an air fryer – costs just 84p per portion when made for four people, but it doesn't scrimp on flavour.
Presenting the dish, Karan said: "A humble vegetable turned into something so different. Just elevated and naturally budget friendly. You've got a dish that you can make at home in less than half an hour at less than a quid a portion that's better than any takeaway you're going to get at a fraction of the price when you're feeding a whole family."
Breaking down the costs, Jamie added: "If you want to cook up Karan's cauliflower curry investing in some spices will help turn everyday ingredients into show-stopping meals. Serving four, this beautiful dish comes in at 84p per portion," and fans were quick to agree with his praise.
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"Looks fab great meals thanks Jamie always so kind caring stay safe take care xx" said one. Someone else wrote: "We are definitely trying this one", and another agreed: "I will definitely be trying this!"
However, viewers previously criticised the show when it first aired as a one-off Channel 4 special last year. At the time, some fans thought the Waitrose-sponsored show felt 'tone-deaf'.
"What has this country come to. I can't believe on channel 4, Jamie Oliver is cooking canned beans on the stove as the oven costs too much and boiling water in a pan as it costs less than a kettle. Things really have to change ASAP in this country," read one reply.
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Someone else wrote: "Loving the show but a millionaire telling me frozen broccoli is better value is a bit tone-deaf." And another thought: "Jamie Oliver doing a show where you can allegedly make meals for a pound in an attempt to help with the cost of living crisis but the show is sponsored by Waitrose. You can't make it up lmao."
But someone else said: "Some of the delicious looking and easiest to make dishes ever on TV. Never mind the cost to make. Well done Jamie," and a different fan wrote: "Great tips and loved every dish shown. Always watch his programs but was seriously impressed."
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