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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

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

Lights, colors, fireworks and of course good food to spread the spirit of festivities on this occasion. Happy Diwali to everyone and may the coming year bring along joy & happiness. Diyas and Indian sweets are the order of the day at home right now. What’s made it extra special this year is a little... more

My craving for a hearty rice pudding a few weeks back led to this gorgeous dish! Rice puddings are a very common snack/ dessert in Indian communities. My mum would cook us Indian rice pudding regularly with spices and toasted nuts. Southern Indian rice pudding also known as Payasam is similar in ways to the... more

My love with all things sweet continues. And who can blame me! The start of October is like kicking off a good few months of indulgence, eating, celebrations and fabulous food. With Diwali, Halloween and the run up to Christmas it’s the best time of the year as far as I’m concerned. I have made... more

Celebrations, happiness, joy meeting up with family and friends. Could you think of a better way to spend this beautiful and auspicious occasion? This is one of my favourite times of the year and takes me back to my home in India. There are always lots of sweets, new clothes, family & friends over every... more

I can’t let this day pass by without wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali and a prosperous new year but more importantly making something sweet for family and friends. The house is filled with sweet treats so as you can tell I’m in heaven! ‘Besan ladoos’ which I made this year have been a huge... more

They say when you celebrate to mark an auspicious occasion; something sweet makes it even more special to share in the happiness and also the food. That’s exactly what I will be doing. A very happy 1st birthday Cook in a Curry! My blog turns one and to say I’m excited, loving the experience whilst... more

I enjoyed a brilliant summer, but I feel like I’m yearning to stretch out the berry season. Found the most wonderful strawberries at my local farm shop over the weekend, sweet and bursting with flavour so I’m trying to make the most of it. Not commonly used in Indian dessert but I know a lot... more

Fresh breads and biscuits in India are widely available everywhere. Bakeries have been around for a good few years in the country where influences stemmed from the British Raj, Portuguese and Iranian immigrants in the 1950’s and 60’s that brought in ideas and recipes starting out small shops that stand till this date. Most bakeries... more