Alternative Christmas Dinner

Batman_100

Hi there.

I noticed the other day that a curry house near to where I live had a poster in the window saying that they're still taking bookings for Christmas day. I checked the menu online and they're just doing their normal menu on Christmas Day, not a turkey, brussel sprout or roast potato in sight.

I suggested to my parents that we might want to consider going there for Christmas dinner this year. But they're really big traditionalists who insist on doing things on Christmas Day like they've always been done. My Mum refused to believe that a curry house would even be open on Christmas Day and thought that it was a crackpot idea on my part. So it looks like we'll be having turkey again this year.

But my question is; is having a chicken tikka masala for Christmas dinner still considered a barmey idea, or are alternatives to the traditional Turkey and all the trimmings genuenly becoming more popular these days?

ciderwithrosie_2

For me, I love all the prep and cooking the traditional Christmas dinner with my OH. I wouldn't like to go to a restaurant on Christmas day, let alone a curry house. You can have a curry any old day. I don't get fed up of turkey and all the trimmings, as I only eat it once a year! Also, my parents join us on Christmas Day and their elderly digestions wouldn't cope with a curry.

nearlyrich

Our neighbours have been going to a curry house for Christmas dinner every year for ages..can't say it appeals to me I love Christmas dinner.

marleyboy

Christmas dinner is what you make of it. Were having Lamb for Christmas and Beef for New Year, the nearest bird would be chicken and duck, but even they are just the buffet party food.

The idea of a Chicken Masala for Christmas sounds excellent and is already making my mouth water at the thought of it. With naan, Garlic Bread and salad on the side.....just next to the cracker.

Mojisola

nearlyrich wrote: »

Our neighbours have been going to a curry house for Christmas dinner every year for ages

I've got relatives who have been doing this for years, as well.

There isn't any law that says you have to have a 'traditional' Christmas dinner.:)

Bennifred

We've had Crispy Duck pancakes, etc for the last 20 years or so..................it's our family tradition!

marleyboy

Bennifred wrote: »

We've had Crispy Duck pancakes, etc for the last 20 years or so..................it's our family tradition!

Mrs has already stocked up on them for over Christmas

jodles16

Im veggie so bit pants with the tradition and hubby isnt a turkey fan! Seeing family this year and they are doing a Goose! Think its a personal choice completely and its becoming more accepted to have what you want! A nice veggie Korma does sound yummy as well, but will stick to the vege options and basically a nice big Sunday dinner!

Jodles

Murphybear

Rather have chicken tikka masala than turkey any day!

themull1

What about Turkey Tikka Massalla with Sprout pilau? Best of both worlds......

PlymouthMaid

Sounds wonderful to me. I can't get excited about a roast dinner.