Indian Sauces & Pastes – Chutney, Patak's, Shan | Shalamar Foods - Shan

Condiments and Sauces - Shan

Authentic Indian curry at home in 15 minutes – ready with jars of paste and sauce. Shalamar Foods carries the full range of Patak’s, Shan, Mr Naga, East End and Natco: curry pastes tikka masala, korma, vindaloo, rogan josh, madras and jalfrezi. Classic mango chutney, lime pickle, mixed pickle, tamarind chutney and green coconut chutney are in stock in household and bulk sizes. Wholesale packs available for restaurants. All imported directly from India and the UK, so we stock a wider brand selection than supermarkets. Just fry a curry paste with meat or vegetables, pour in coconut milk – dinner in 15 minutes.

Types of Indian sauces and chutneys

Curry pastes (Patak’s, Shan) – Concentrated curry base of spices, oil and tomatoes. Fry + add meat/veg + coconut milk. Vindaloo (hot), tikka masala (creamy), korma (mild), madras (medium), rogan josh (aromatic with yoghurt), jalfrezi (with vegetables).

Chutneys (Patak’s, Heera) – Sweet-sour fruit-and-spice sauces. Mango chutney (classic), lime pickle, mixed pickle, tamarind. Served as curry accompaniments.

Ginger-garlic paste (GGP) – Base of every curry, saves prep time.

Tomato curry base – Ready tomato sauce with onion, ginger and spice. Add protein and simmer.

Tandoori & tikka pastes – Marinades for chicken, paneer and vegetables before grilling.

How to use a curry paste

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan.
  2. Fry 3 tablespoons curry paste for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add 500 g meat or vegetables, coat with paste, brown 3–4 minutes.
  4. Pour in 400 ml coconut milk or tomato, simmer 15–20 minutes.
  5. Finish with fresh coriander, serve with basmati rice or naan bread.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between curry paste and curry powder?

Curry powder is a ground dry-spice blend. Curry paste is a pre-cooked base with spices, oil, onion and tomato – saves 30+ minutes. Use paste for quick curries, spices for custom recipes.

Is Patak’s mango chutney hot?

Classic Patak’s mango chutney is sweet and mildly spiced. Patak’s Hot Mango adds chilli for heat-lovers.

How long does opened chutney last?

Refrigerated, 4–6 weeks. Vinegar and sugar act as natural preservatives, but aroma fades after opening.

Are curry pastes vegetarian?

Most are – typically meat-free. Read labels carefully: some korma variants contain ghee and some tikka masala contains cream.

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