AN INDIAN takeaway in Kidderminster has scooped a prestigious award for its sterling efforts to promote healthy lifestyles.

Abdur Razzak of Temptations Indian Cuisine Limited, who fulfilled his father’s dream to establish a family business just five years ago, was thrilled to receive a prestigious Healthier Choices Food Award for a four-star hygiene rating and a menu with flexible options.

The Healthier Choices Food Award Scheme is run by Worcestershire Regulatory Services, and is open only to those food businesses with a four or five-star food hygiene rating.

It was launched in 2015 and the team are encouraging more eateries to get on board.

Temptations delivers across Wyre Forest but Mr Razzak added they also go to hotels and B&Bs where people visiting from further afield respond to favourable reviews on Just-Eat and TripAdvisor.

He said: “My father has been in the food industry since the 1970s working for businesses like The Bengal Lancer and the original Khushboo in Kidderminster and The Robby’s in Kingswinford.

“He always wanted to run his own business but never had the resources.

“From the beginning we have been serving dishes which use traditional recipes, but we’ve given them a modern update; swapping ghee for vegetable oil for example, which helps to reduce the fat content, and adopting particular cooking methods to ensure that curries are not greasy.

“It means that our diners can enjoy fine Indian cuisine without having to worry too much about piling on the pounds.”

He added that he and his team of five staff will continue to explore ways of making dishes even healthier and he also has plans to expand his business into a restaurant in the future.

Mr Razzak said: “We are delighted that Temptations has been recognised by Worcestershire Regulatory Services with such an important award.

“Having a worthwhile accreditation signals quality and choice for our customers and certainly boosts business morale.

“I would very much like to see the business grow, and perhaps go on to receive some national awards.

“Ultimately, 20 years from now, I hope Temptations is remembered as one of the best curry houses in Kidderminster”

People can find out more about the award by visiting www.worcsregservices.gov.uk/food