Chef Vs Chef Ultimate Curry Battle | Sorted Food 

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I love how Ben and James are like "screw your curveball, we're professionals. We never sabotage another chef." Good lads 👍

Now for a really contentious suggestion: Ultimate Microwave battle, no other sources of heat permitted

Ben always gets the butt of all the pranks, but he's always so fair and optimistic! This is why I love him so much :) He really is just the dad with the patience of a Saint.

I swear, Ben intentionally feeds scenarios and lines to the Sorted fan fic writers. “Hey Barry, open your mouth, I want to see how bit of a thing fits in your mouth”

"A fair whack of each" "a generous amount" In the many years of Sorted, Ben has gone from measurement fiend to basically being like 'whatever, chuck it in, bit of this, splash of that.' Character development.

James at 4:40 - "I can't do that to him". You *know* if it had been the other 3 in this battle they would absolutely screw each other over at that point!

Ben’s paani puri from scratch was so Impressive!

Loved that Ben made the Puris from scratch! We Indians rarely ever do it at home! Amazing job 👍

Barry and Jamie couldn’t care less about anything once they got their potato skins.

The eclair flashbacks had me dying 😂

I’m indian, I’m actually super impressed with the pani puri. I’ve never made it from scratch at home, we usually buy the little disks and fry them! I think Ben totally wins this one.

I think Ben did an amazing job at recreating Paani Puri. That was really close to what you would find on a roadside stall, but with slightly more bells and whistles. James aubergine dish generally doesn't have that much tomatoes, but it is a matter of preference. Overall I think Ben should have won. Getting the Puris to puff up and hold shape is a big deal!

We all know the real winner of the show was the potato skins.

Ben being roasted over text is maybe the best thing ever! 😂

THANK YOU for the subtitles, I really REALLY appreciated the extra work you did for this video. Between Barry mumbling, James being so soft spoken, English not being my first language and my hearing disability I often struggle to hear and understand what's been said and have to back up so many times, when I just want to enjoy the video. So once again thank you ^^

Everything about this has made me happy. The respect shown between the chefs for each other and the food was heartwarming, and then seeing how kind and gracious the Indian community has been in the comments compared to when it is French/Spanish inspired. Good vibes all the hell round and I'm living for it.

i screamed with joy (and satisfaction) when ebbers' pastry puffed up

Can you guys do an ultimate hangover cure battle? Something easy but that is great to eat especially on a hangover

Sorry but no matter what James does, if Ben makes good pani puri, there’s nothing you could possibly do to beat it😂

I think the Ultimate battles would be fun if it was Chef and Normal vs the other Chef and one Normal. The last Normal does a taste test without knowing which was prepared by which team

4:40 "I cannot do that to him..." #friendshipgoals !

Curve Ball idea, you must one of the pretentious ingredients in your dish.

The pani puri was actually really impressive to watch him make. Ive had it so many times and I don't think Ive ever actually seen the puris be made before.

Yay!! Currie won the curry battle!! He totally deserved it. Bhaingan Bhartha (means Aubergine mash in Hindi and Punjabi) is a fabulous dish! I'm amazed by Ebbers' knowledge of Indian street food (called "Chaat"). His techniques were perfect and both the dishes looked beautiful!

Ben telling Barry to open his mouth wide was just😆👌🤣

Seeing those pieces of dough puff up in the oil was so satisfying! I think Ebbers' dish required more skills and knowledge, but if it were me, the aubergine curry and paratha just seemed more satisfying and tasty a meal

I like the idea that Ben and James won’t screw each other over because they want to win fair and square

Do a drunk cookoff between Barry, Mike and Jamie!!!

Ben: Talking about a beautiful traditional pot that's been handed down for generations that a friend is letting him use. Proceeds to immediately drop-catch it

So we got not one but two dad jokes this week?? “Look at that MAN-GO” 😂

Ben's definitely looked way more difficult to make!

Just thought you boys would like to know, your videos came up AGAIN and AGAIN over this Easter weekend with my family! It seemed like every time food came up (which was a lot), there was something interesting or useful or even just funny that I had learned, I realized, from Sorted. Thanks for doing what you do!

I am from India and I'm just loving it seeing you guys recreate iconic Indian recipes and pani Puri is like the most famous street food ever so good choice Ben but the mango chutney is like motherly nostalgia so good choice to James but choosing winner is tough

Finally some Currie on Curry action. Is James serving his at his new restaurant Curry-Oke?

Curveball ideas! Tie the chefs dominant hand behind their backs for 5 minutes or handcuff them together for 5 minutes.

When ben said "v word" i felt pure, unadultered fear.

no one: not a soul: literally not one atom in the universe: ben: I'VE BEEN TO INDIA

If James CURRIE does’nt win this then the World aint right

The dishes were very accurate in this one! Appreciation 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 And Ben Ebbrell - watching you cook Chana Masala in that Peetal Bhagona just made my heart sing with joy! ❤️❤️ That vessel is as authentic as Indian cooking gets - no matter where you go, North, South, East or West! ❤️💕 Kudos Sorted team 👏🏼 Extremely well researched content in this one 💯 your regular videos are too, but this was a bit more special as this was about my home :) ❤️

Both dishes looked fantastic but James is such a sweetheart 😍 just gotta love how insecure he can appear, yet so passionate

Ben made PANI PURI!! Idk how it tastes but he's earned my respec

Curveball idea! In the last few minutes when the chefs are plating their dishes they have to switch places and plate for the opponent instead

@sortedfood I am from india and love cooking... it is amazing how ben could master the art of making puris for pani puri.... PLEASE TRY SOUTH INDIAN DISHES... specially something called idly SAMBHAR or masala dosa

honestly, James’ looked great, but Ben’s seemed much more enticing to me. I loved all the little components to Ben’s dish, and it seemed like he made it with so much care and thought put into it, and was almost delicate with making it, that it was (this sounds weird lol) beautiful to watch, and just looked fantastic.

There is nothing I love more than seeing Ben get corrected.

That burnt aubergine dish has name 😅 Baingan (aubergine) ka Bharta(spicy and smoky mash)

I love seeing versions of my countrys food. And Ben usually there’s other stuff put in pani puri like sev Chickpeas tomatoes and onions etc but I think you both did an amazing job making great food

I love how creative Ben is. Making new kinds of food seems to come so naturally to him.

🤣 Jamie and Barry’s expression at the potential of potato skins as a bonus.

Panipuri in a curry battle. I'm crying, I can't even But I'll still take everything on the table👀

Love and respect from India. You can never go 'wrong' with an Indian dish because there is no unanimous nationwide consensus on how something is made. I would never have made any of these dishes in exactly the same way as either Ben or James but a million other people could have. The traditions of the same dish vary from place to place. For example: for Pani Puri traditionally in my home state the water is super spicy and you would put in chaat masala and no tamarind. Tamarind is occasionally served as a side sauce of tamarind and jaggery. But Ben's riff is perfectly legitimate as well. Keep it up. Great stuff.

I am so glad both the dishes were vegetarian this time. Wonderful job guys ! My mouth is watering 😅

I loved this video, but I still miss the "I'm gooey in the middle baby let me bake" intro 💔

Jamie’s excited face about the potato skins vs Barry’s disturbed uncomfortable face was hilarious 😂 These dishes looked so good, and am genuinely impressed that James got that recipe out without testing it out first hahaha Congrats James!!!

One of the undisputedly best food shows of any medium.

Being an indian, I must say amazing work ben, it was a bruh moment for me when your pooris popped up. Also the chana masala was incredible and idk how you managed to put 4 extremely elaborate dishes so quickly. For me, you are the winner. James's curry was also amazing but Ben made 4 complicated dishes in the timeframe.

Oh. My. God. James made lachhaydaar paratha. Also I can’t wait to try pain puri. It’s just in time for Ramadan!

James...you could have pulled the ultimate pun. Serve yourself as the dish...because you're already a finished Currie XD

I feel my food horizons are expanding with Ben's recipes, over and over again it is something I didn't know exists or one can cook. Even I chicken about trying most of them I became more adventures in my day to day cooking. Thanks)

It's amazing how authentic you guys got the recipes and dishes to be! 👏👏👏👏👏

Ben’s definitely looks more impressive.

isn't James the ultimate curry anyway

An an Indian, I'm proud of my bois. Ben shouldn't have put the flattened pani puri on top of the chana masala but it all good. Also, what James made is not necessarily naan bread, rather it is lacha paratha meaning it has many layers. My only advice to James would be to use a lil more oil when cooking the bread. The burnt aubergine is also a very popular dish and is called Baingan ka bharta(aubergine mush). James made it to perfection! Am really interested to see you guys do a lot more indian stuff. Also, the reason why Indians have a large number of vegetarians is because of religious reasons, not necessarily because they believe that it has more nutrition. Would love to tell you guys more about India. If you have any questions, please ask me!!

Huge fan of Sorted food, you guys smashed thid video, great dishes. Although Ben didnt win, I thought his foods were great. The chickpeas looked like they were made exactly like my mothers recipe and with pani puri as one of my favourite foods this was a decent job. Thank you for making this. Loved James dish too, I made a similar aubergine curry for an assessed school project years ago although mine flopped I think your recipe might make me try it again. Thank you so much for the good representation of indian food and vegetarian foods in general. You guys are the best!!!

Got to say that on rewatching I am incredibly impressed at the control demonstrated by both James and Ebbers not to destroy and sabotage in the curveball... will blink and ignore tripgate. True Sorted Sports this weekend!

I LOVE this chef currie battle. (saw what i did there😉) You should do a Caribbean inspired battle!🇧🇧💞

I can't say how much it made my day to see all 5 of the boys sit down to enjoy that deliciousness! I hope everyone has a scrumptious and happy Sunday meal this day!

I like how Ebers tries to go fully authentic with his themed dishes, I'd say he was the winner this time.

You guys did exceptionally amazing, creating puri in such small time, and creating a latcha Paratha!! DAMN!! Btw we would love you guys too do tour in India. Where you would find equal amount of noon vegetarian and vegetarian people! Love your channel guys, it's amazing!!!! Please do fine dine week! And a battle of normals with a fine dine theme 😍

It's not even one minute in and I hear pani puri! Ben is automatically the winner. OMG I love it

in actually hella happy that james made parotas coz i remember when i use to see my mum make these as a kid and seeing james making them, brings back good memories.

Being an Indian,I was impressed by the dishes made (even though they weren't curries,but that being a good thing as Indian cuisine may be stereotyped as just being curry oriented) . Great job guys!

James looking finer in each and every video. Worth subscribing for😍👌

omg chefs get curveball-ed too! 😱

a shout out to the sound editor. you're under appreciated and don't get the credit you deserve. there are those of us that recognize your work and understand how much you bring to the table. these videos wouldn't be half as good without you. you're that hidden spice that makes a dish go from mmmm, to MMMMM. you might not be able to put your finger on it, but without it, you just know there's something not complete. i bow to you sir/madam.

I've been looking forward to seeing a battle like this for so long and you boys really put out everything you had. Full kudos to you. The only comment I have on the Pani Puri dish specifically, and this is honestly more of a personal choice. We actually use a very soft channa/chickpea and add in chopped onions separately. Also, the water used in the dish is often a bit spicy rather than fruity and we add a little bit of tamarind chutney at the end depending on the persons tolerance to spice. The paratha looked delicious btw. Definitely something I'd be happy to order in a restaurant.

Wait Ben... You've been to India?

James' aubergine curry is exactly how we make at my home!

I will say, I'm Indian, and I eat these dishes quite often, both chefs did an amazing job. I now crave both of these dishes. Amazing job! I was afraid that it would be unauthentic and just wrong, but you guys did an amazing job making it accurate. The only thing, Ben, is that there is actually one more sauce that is an aspect of Pani Puri, that adds a somewhat sweet-spicy kick. It brings it all together.

Panipuri is one of my favourite dishes from back home, thank you guys!

Jamie:"Let's go into the sexies!" *State Farm Ad starts*

Eating Curry while watching this video Living my best life

As soon as Jamey said Sexies a butterfinger commercial popped up. I was laughing so hard from that.

I’ve been a chef for the last 8 year I’ve worked in restaurants for the last 8 years and you guys mean the world to me. (I’m drunk you guys understand).

Jamie and Barry going nuts over the potato skins is ME. Flavour flavour flavour!

Mike showing up when the food's ready to be served 👌

you can never go too far with fusion food. Food is art, and you can say you don't like someone's art, but you cannot tell them what their art should be.

Love the battles ya'll! Been watching your content for a long time. Quick critique, the "curveballs" can be distracting in the video and mess with the overall cohesion. Thanks for what you do. Cheers!

When James had to sit out for his curveball, his fretting was hilarious. I'm sorry if you got any grey hairs from it, James! :D

Battle Idea: 5 Course holiday feast, but on a budget... The catch? All items are priced like they are in Iqaluit, Canada...

12:29 I was screaming at the screen "Noooooo!" you have to scrunch the parathas to release the layers and then eat them! But I have to say, other than the dubious choice of making pani puri in a curry battle, it still looked delicious and I am super impressed you guys ate the whole puri in one mouthful. I would've definitely judged you otherwise!

Hello! I made Barry’s chocolate chip cookie pie from a while back and can confirm it is as amazing as it sounds! Everyone in my family loved it! Thanks for showing us such good recipes that are possible for people who are trying to learn how to cook to make! Keep up the great content 👍!

Yo I kinda need an ULTIMATE ANIME FOOD BATTLE.....

Please do a battle royale with mystery chefs as judges. Could be your season finales.

Hey, have you guys ever done any work with historical recipes? There's lots of cookbooks available, from the Victorians clear back to the Romans. I work mostly with the medieval cookbooks. I think it would be keen to do one video on Roman food, one on Medieval food, one on Renaissance food, maybe one on Georgian/Regency food, and one on Victorian food. And it might be fun to have one of the 'normals' cooking too! (Get in touch if you're interested further...)

Chefs' curve ball: at the stipulated point, you must integrate fluffy potato in your recipe in some way, so that Barry and Jamie can use the skins

"Look at that MAN-GO"...indeed! Yum!

Ben's dish would be perfect theatre for date night. 😏

Reasons that I love Sorted Food Videos... 1. There is no fourth wall, so i feel like these 5 boys are also my friends and the Sorted Kitchen is at the Back of My Best Friend's House. 2. James and Ebbers played nicely when coming to the 5min curve ball. 3. What is the Potato Skins Recipe? I want to know the spices you used and how long and what temp was the oven? 4. The Boys Always Say Cheers before they eat and that is just the coolest thing ever. 5. Ben Teaches while He cooks and that is Super Helpful. 6. Like Ben normally judges, i wouldn't beable to decide who wins todays Challenge. I'd love both!!! 7. The Dad joke of the week needed a bit of Healing cause it was Super Lame!