The hunt is on for Hartlepool's best curry house - which is your favourite?

A balti or bhuna? Spicy and hot, to mild and creamy, there’s nothing us Brits love more than a curry, and with more than 9,000 Indian restaurants in the UK everyone has their favourite!

Now we want you to tell us which local Indian curry restaurant gets your vote.

It could be because of the fresh and innovative cuisine, traditional-style dishes, select and exclusive dishes you can find in only the restaurant you use.

Perhaps you love the friendly staff, the traditional style or the outrageous décor of the restaurant? Maybe it’s so much more than a place you go to for a curry?

We have drawn up a shortlist of restaurants and eateries in the Mail’s area which will compete for the title of Curry House of the Year 2016.

The details of eligible curry houses will be printed in the paper – and published online – until Saturday, April 16.

So who is deserving of a place in our top 10?

To vote from the list, simply return the coupon which you’ll find in the paper to us, stating the full name and address and voting number of the curry house you wish to nominate.

Nominations close on Friday, April 22, at 10am, and original coupons are the only way to vote for your favourite.

Please be aware, photocopied or defaced coupons will not be accepted.

Coupons hand delivered to the office or coupons that are received after the closing date will also not be accepted.

Here’s the list to choose from:

1. Mahils, Durham Way, Peterlee.

2. Peterlee Tandoori, 134 Yoden Road, Peterlee.

3. Spices, 16-18, Navigation Point, Middleton Rd, Hartlepool.

4. Cinnamons, Navigation Point, Middleton Rd, Hartlepool.

5. Popadom’s, Britannia House, Slake Terrace, Hartlepool.

6. Cafe India Restaurants, 21-23, Whitby St, Hartlepool.

7. Sheara’s Restaurant, 70 Church Street, Hartlepool.

8. Dilshad Tandoori, 49-50, Church St, Hartlepool.

9. Mumbai Majestic Indian Dining, Best Western Grand Hotel, Swainson St, Hartlepool.

10. Seaton Tandoori, 31 The Front, Hartlepool.

11. Saffron Express, 88 York Rd, Hartlepool.

12. Indian Cottage, 41 York Rd, Hartlepool.

13. Masala Lounge, 87-89 York Road, Hartlepool.

14. Mamta, 197 York Rd, Hartlepool.

15. Chilli and Spice, 27 Murray St, Hartlepool.

16. Masala House, 128 Northgate, Hartlepool.

17. The Balti, 7A Murray St, Hartlepool.

18. Tandoori Nights, 27 Church Street, Hartlepool.

19. Manor Tandoori, 224 Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool.

20. Delhi Express, York Road, Hartlepool.

21. Sheesh Mahal, 1 Seaton Reach, Coronation Drive, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool.