About Kadai
Kadai dishes are cooked in a kadai, a deep, wok-like pan, with bell peppers, onion and freshly ground coriander seeds and chili. Kadai chicken and kadai paneer are the most common.
Regional versions
In Pakistan and Britain the same pan is called a karahi, and karahi chicken or lamb is cooked fast over high heat with tomato, ginger and green chili.
What to order with it
Order it with naan or roti. Many restaurants serve it sizzling in the pan it was cooked in.
On the menu: 42 places
Birmingham
Dish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveBlanc NriListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveRoyal WatanOn their menu: Sabzi Karahi, Balti Fish Karahi, Balti Mix Vegetable KarahiFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveKingsListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveBalti SpiceListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveHaweliOn their menu: Karahi Shahi MixFull menuDish photo: Lamb Rogan Josh♡ SavePatialaOn their menu: Karahi Maharaja, SOBZI KARAHI (Medium Hot)Full menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveTikka Nation - BirminghamOn their menu: Kadai Chicken, Kadai Lamb, Kadai PaneerFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveThe New Talbot QuintonListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveThe Mela Restaurant BirminghamListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveHarborne Indian KitchenOn their menu: Chicken Tikka Karahi, Lamb Karahi, Paneer Karahi and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveAkram Kashmiri RestaurantOn their menu: Akram's Balti Sea Food Karahi, Balti Chicken Tikka Karahi, Balti Tandoori Chicken Keema Karahi and 15 moreFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBarajeeListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveLahore VillageOn their menu: Lahori Chicken Karahi, Channa Karahi, Vegan Karahi and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveThe Spice MerchantOn their menu: Chicken Jal Naga Karahi, Chicken Karahi, Lamb Karahi and 2 moreFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveThe Sylhet Spice CuisineOn their menu: Chicken Karahi, Lamb Karahi, King Prawn Karahi and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveAzim's RestaurantOn their menu: Lamb Karahi Namak Mandi Full, Chicken Karahi Namak Mandi Full, Lamb Karahi Namak Mandi Special Half and 8 moreFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveSabi's KitchenOn their menu: Kadai Paneer, Chicken KarahiFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveMajajan The Queen Of SpiceListed on their menu as kadaiFull menu
Dudley
Dish photo: Lamb Rogan Josh♡ SaveBangla KitchenListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveBangla LoungeOn their menu: Kadai PaneerFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveCrystal BaltiOn their menu: Chicken KarahiFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveUrban PanjabOn their menu: Kadai Mushroom, Kadai Paneer, Kadai ChickenFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveRonny's SpiceOn their menu: Tandoori Chicken Karahi, Lamb Tikka KarahiFull menu
Sandwell
Dish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveBacabaListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ Savetakaa takOn their menu: Karahi Paneer, Karahi Chicken, Karahi LambFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveHouse of Spice Bar & GrillOn their menu: Karahi Paneer, Karahi Chicken, Lamb KarahiFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveTaste of HimalayanOn their menu: Lamb Kadai, Chicken Kadai, Paneer KadaiFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveRed CowListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Lamb Rogan Josh♡ SaveLamp RestaurantListed on their menu as kadaiFull menu
Solihull
Staffordshire
Walsall
Dish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveVila SpiceListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSultan'sOn their menu: Chicken Kashmiri Karahi, Desi Karahies, Peshawari Karahi and 25 moreFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveRoyale Patiala HouseListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveStreetly BaltiOn their menu: Karahi KebabFull menu
Wolverhampton
Dish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveCurry LoungeOn their menu: Palak Aloo KarahiFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveWhitmore Reans Bar Grill and RestaurantOn their menu: Chicken Karahi, Lamb KarahiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka♡ SaveThe Builders ArmsListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Lamb Rogan Josh♡ SaveThe BilashListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveSpice RiverListed on their menu as kadaiFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveTaj TandooriOn their menu: Karahi KebabFull menu
Worcestershire
Usually served: 755 more
We have not seen these menus yet, but places like these normally make Kadai. Call to check.
Dish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ Savethe delhiHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSpices of IndiaHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMonsoonHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveDeedarHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBengal SpiceHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveDilshad Tandoori and Balti ResturantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveShirley SpiceHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveDarjeelingHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveOasis Tandoori RestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveThe Rowley VillageHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBalti TowersHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveBalti 2000Hours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveDiwanHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveThe AmeenaHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveNoor JohanHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveBombay FlamesHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ Savebalti2000.co.ukHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveEastern NightsHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveCafé ChampagneHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveBalti BazaarHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMarsala MerchantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SavePushkarHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveClay Oven BaltiHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMerchiHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveAli's BaltiHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveNew Standard Tandoori RestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveDesi Foods Kebab HouseHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveBalti RajHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveThe Orange TreeHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveThe Angel InnHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveMasala CottageHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSaffron Indian TakeawayHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveDamsonwood Indian TakeawayHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SavePopular TandooriHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveTariq Balti HouseHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveShak'sHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveMasala WorksHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveDesi MasalaHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveDeensHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveImlee'sHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveSabaHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveAlishaanHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveMasala SpiceHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveCurry in a HurryHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveDeli DinningHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveIndian BreweryHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveDilkushHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveShapla RaniHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveAbdul's Cafe and DinerHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveKarma LoungeHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveShahjalalHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveShika's Indian TakeawayHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveContinental Chef Indian TakeawayHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveZengh Indian CuisineHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveLimeHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSpice TandooriHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSedgley SpiceHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSaffron Pink'sHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveDilshadHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveAura Indian RestaurantHours not confirmed
How this list is made
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