The Curry cook-off:

COME Thursday, March 1, the entries for the exciting Curry Cook-off competition will close.

Now is the time to get the ideas flowing and your recipes together to stand the chance of being selected to compete on Saturday, March 17.

The competition is only open to amateur cooks, over the age of 18.

Three contestants from each of the four categories – mutton, chicken, seafood or vegetarian – will be selected to form the final 12 contestants who will then cook their dish for the judges on the day.

So, whether you call yourselves The Spicy Sisters; Hot Honchos; or Perfect Pair, think of something deliciously creative and get your entry in before 4pm on IN THE BOX! Jaidene Moodley of Independent Media marketing shows readers where to drop their entries for the Curry CookOff competition. All amateur cooks are invited to enter the competition, which will be held on March 17 at The Springfield Value Centre. Entry is free. Thursday. Entry forms should be submitted at The Independent on Saturday competition box at 18 Osborne Street in Greyville. Entry is free. Finalists will be telephonically contacted one week before the competition, and allocated a number and time slot.

Each finalist will have only 1 hour to prepare, cook and serve their dish on the day, with the help of one assistant of their choice and with ingredients supplied by Springfield Retail Centre.

Prizes up for grabs in each category include R5 000 in cash for 1st place; a R1 000 hamper and a set of Lassar Knives for 2nd place and R1 000 hamper for 3rd place.

Download your entry form from the Springfield Retail Centre website http:// springfield retailcentre.co.za/