# Currying Traditional Dishes Cobra National Curry Week Puts an Indian Spin on British Fare By Ben Dutton | Published 2010-11-19 | Updated 2010-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobra-national-curry-week References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/welovecurry) & [cobrabeer](http://www.cobrabeer.com) National Curry Week takes place between November 21 and 27; to celebrate, [Cobra Beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takis-cobra) is working with curry houses across the U.K. to spice up the nation's favorite regional dishes. Currinary talent and best-selling Indian cookery writer Pat Chapman with made-for-curry beer Cobra conducted a survey identifying the nation’s top 10 favorite regional foods. Various ‘Br-Indian’ versions were then created of each of these [traditional dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombastic-supper-club). The 10 new recipes will be sold in participating regional Indian restaurants across the country throughout Cobra National Curry Week 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Regional Fusion Cuisine:** Creating 'Br-Indian' versions of traditional regional dishes combines culinary traditions for a unique dining experience. - **Cultural Celebration:** Events, such as Cobra National Curry Week, provide opportunities to celebrate and explore the diverse cuisines of different cultures. - **Collaboration with Local Businesses:** Partnerships between Cobra Beer and curry houses encourage innovation and boost the local restaurant industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Culinary:** The culinary industry can explore new flavor combinations and fusion cuisines to attract adventurous food enthusiasts. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate authentic regional dishes into their menus to offer a unique dining experience for guests. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can create special drink pairings and collaborations with restaurants to enhance the dining experience during events like National Curry Week. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Step Curry Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-kit.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Indian Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-cook-meal-kit.md) - [South Asian-Style Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-leaf-martini.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccoys-epic-eats-snack-crisps.md) - [Artisanal Indian Cuisine Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geetas-foods-cooking-sauces.md) - [From-Scratch Curry Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuk-tuk-club.md) - [Savory Indian Cuisine Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurkure-chilli-chatka.md) - [Curry-Flavored Frozen Fish Fingers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-shop-curry.md) - [Private Label Indian Cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-finest-curry-mains-and-sauces.md)