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When did curry come to Britain? Who served the first Indian curry in Middlesbrough and when? How was an Indian restaurant involved in Middlesbrough鈥檚 Canon Street riots of 1961?

These and many other spicy issues are explored in a new book Going for a curry? A Social and Culinary History, by Khadim Hussian. The book costs 拢8 from Ek Zuban publishers. It has been funded by an enterprise development grant from the University of 海角直播, with support from Middlesbrough Council. Father-of-five Khadim, 49, from Middlesbrough, works as a machine technician in Billingham. He has a long interest in poetry and creative writing and has completed several courses at the University of 海角直播. These include a Higher National Certificate in Chemistry and four writing courses. While studying, Khadim met Dr Tony Nicholson, a Principal Lecturer in History at the University, who suggested the book.

Khadim said: 鈥淚 was going to write a global history of curry but then narrowed it down to Middlesbrough. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in Middlesbrough鈥檚 social development, particularly the Asian community and how far it has changed over the years.

鈥淚 was surprised by the facts revealed by my research. For example, the first Indian curry served in Middlesbrough was probably at the end of World War II. It was served in the Paradise Caf茅 Restaurant over the Middlesbrough border. One 68 year-old pensioner, Mrs Smith, whom I interviewed, clearly remembered the food! She said of the Paradise鈥檚 co-owner: 鈥楴o one could make curry like him and no one ever did.鈥� My own personal favourite curry is a traditional lamb bhuna.

鈥淭he University鈥檚 writing courses were valuable in writing the book, and the tutors鈥� efforts helped me to develop it from a dry history topic to a broader appeal. Since the writing courses I've also started to write poetry.鈥�

Dr Ashok Kumar, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: 鈥淭his book should be read by every section of our local society, and from whatever country or continent they are from. This book is a unique extension of the local history of 海角直播 and 海角直播鈥檚 people.鈥�

The book can be ordered from Independent Northern Publishers, their web site is or at Tees Valley Arts on 01642 264651. It is also available at local book shops and can be read in Middlesbrough鈥檚 Dorman Museum鈥檚 reference library.

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