cook in a curry

I cook an Indian meal at home most days in the week and if there’s one thing that I strive to do, it would be to cook food with fresh ingredients but also focus on the health factor of each meal. Healthy food need not be boring food and nor does it have to taste... more

Its finally here!! I think the best part of every year has got to be Mango season, especially when Alphonso mangoes come flooding through from April. Of course there are all sorts of varieties that are in season until late July. Pairi, Hapoos, Kesar, Totapuri and Dasehri are the one’s we would eat when I... more

Every community in Southern India has their unique style and take on flavours of the curries they cook. Food in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are distinctly different to one another and yet similar in certain ways. There are signature dishes that set them apart and Chettinad cooking is one such hugely popular... more

One of the easiest recipes to put together and a street snack that my mum would make for us even at home. Channa Sundal served warm with a cup of chai is probably the best thing ever. I also remember a lot of vendors selling this by the beach and on street carts. Normally for... more

The bustling sounds of cars, buses and carts through the streets of the city. I’m always on the hunt for good food and much respite comes in the form of good chaat and my local sandwichwalla.  There is a queue but it’s worth the wait and once I make my way there I go for... more

It’s been a while and no before you ask I haven’t been on a sabbatical or a break of any sort. In fact I’ve been doing loads more cooking, filming and pop ups amongst other food related projects which have made it busier than ever. The thing is though what I miss the most is... more

If there is one thing I always recommend anyone looking to sample good food in India its getting an invite to a traditional Indian regional wedding. The food is ostentatious, delicious and comprises of brilliant variety; a celebration of everything that the community would like to showcase. Lucknowi Tokri chaat, Bengali Shukto or Cholar Dal,... more

Growing up in a multi cultural community in Bombay has its benefits. Home to Indians from across the country; that hail from various communities. More importantly a chance to eat amazing food from each culture without really having to leave the city. Bengali, Keralan, Marathi, Goan, Punjabi and Gujarati food all of which I have... more

So after ALL that Christmas indulgence I woke up the day after Boxing Day craving what I always do – Curry! And to be honest it had been a while since we had eaten a hearty home cooked meal or an Indian meal for that matter. The plan was to delve back into home cooking... more

Happy New Year and wishing all my readers a food filled year (with lots more Indian food including curries, pickles and all the gorgeousness the country has to offer!) ahead. Thank you so much for the ongoing support and encouragement. It’s the best feeling when you know that people across the world are cooking recipes... more