London, Nov 4 : Sales of spices and Indian ready-meals are soaring in the UK as the worsening economic climate forces curry-lovers to cook their favourite dish at home.
As per latest figures, consumers are staying in more rather than heading out to more expensive pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Supermarkets have seen sales of curry ingredients such as ginger, coriander and chillies more than double, while Indian ready-meal sales are up 50 per cent.
According to Morrisons, sales of spices in the 12 months running up to September have increased dramatically.
The sale of curry powder is up 169 per cent, chilli powder 144 per cent, cinnamon sticks 80 per cent, cumin 21 per cent and coriander 13 per cent.