http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk Maunika Gowardhan. Indian chef and food writer. My food influences stem from traditional home cooking, creating authentic and delicious Indian dishes full of flavour and spice. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:08:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/indian-street-food-at-jamie-olivers-cook-school-recipease/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/indian-street-food-at-jamie-olivers-cook-school-recipease/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 10:54:19 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=events&p=962 So very excited to announce my next set of cookery classes in London! I will be teaching curry lovers some fantastic street food ideas and curries at Jamie Oliver’s cook school Recipease. The stunning venue at Notting Hill in London will play host to the first of my cookery classes on the 10th of June at 7pm.]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/indian-street-food-at-jamie-olivers-cook-school-recipease/feed/ 1 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/diary/my-spice-trail-around-mauritius-exploring-indian-food-influence-and-more/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/diary/my-spice-trail-around-mauritius-exploring-indian-food-influence-and-more/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 12:03:34 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=diary&p=963 I have spent the last few weeks travelling around Mauritius discovering spices and Indian food influences that are part of Mauritian culture. Along the way visiting local markets, sampling traditional creole food and also eating some amazing street food. Here’s a snippet of my trip; also check out my Facebook page for more.]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/diary/my-spice-trail-around-mauritius-exploring-indian-food-influence-and-more/feed/ 0 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/goan-prawn-caldinho-prawn-curry-cooked-with-ginger-chillies-coconut-milk/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/goan-prawn-caldinho-prawn-curry-cooked-with-ginger-chillies-coconut-milk/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 15:18:12 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=curry&p=957 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]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/goan-prawn-caldinho-prawn-curry-cooked-with-ginger-chillies-coconut-milk/feed/ 1 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/traditional-indian-curries-cookery-class-with-maunika-gowardhan/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/traditional-indian-curries-cookery-class-with-maunika-gowardhan/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:55 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=events&p=949 Some of the most authentic and traditional curries can be found in households across India. They are classics that never go out of style, with techniques used through generations. An invite to a family home can give you a taste of what’s in store or visiting that age old restaurant that offers the same menu]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/traditional-indian-curries-cookery-class-with-maunika-gowardhan/feed/ 0 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/love-curry-another-reason-to-like-me-on-facebook/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/love-curry-another-reason-to-like-me-on-facebook/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:36:25 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=events&p=942 I am so excited to finally have my very own shiny new Facebook page! Also to interact with those who want to find out more about Indian food, spices and all things curry! Its is packed with Indian recipes, curry tips, all the latest information & photos of cookery events and curry classes I am doing. Make sure to leave a comment, share]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/love-curry-another-reason-to-like-me-on-facebook/feed/ 0 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/mango-cardamom-and-pistachio-barfi/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/mango-cardamom-and-pistachio-barfi/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:11:15 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=curry&p=938 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]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/mango-cardamom-and-pistachio-barfi/feed/ 0 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/flavours-of-india-cookery-demo-at-southbank-centres-alchemy-festival-london/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/flavours-of-india-cookery-demo-at-southbank-centres-alchemy-festival-london/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:01:48 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=events&p=925 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/flavours-of-india-cookery-demo-at-southbank-centres-alchemy-festival-london/feed/ 0 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/chettinad-fish-curry-meen-kuzhambu-fish-cooked-with-curry-leaves-tamarind-and-coconut/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/chettinad-fish-curry-meen-kuzhambu-fish-cooked-with-curry-leaves-tamarind-and-coconut/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:14:31 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=curry&p=920 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]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/chettinad-fish-curry-meen-kuzhambu-fish-cooked-with-curry-leaves-tamarind-and-coconut/feed/ 0 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/easy-simple-indian-cookery-class/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/easy-simple-indian-cookery-class/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:03:21 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=events&p=900 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/events/easy-simple-indian-cookery-class/feed/ 0 http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/tamilian-channa-sundal-chickpeas-tossed-in-curry-leaves-chillies-and-mustard-seeds/ http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/tamilian-channa-sundal-chickpeas-tossed-in-curry-leaves-chillies-and-mustard-seeds/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:34:28 +0000 maunika http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/?post_type=curry&p=916 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]]> http://maunikagowardhan.co.uk/curry/tamilian-channa-sundal-chickpeas-tossed-in-curry-leaves-chillies-and-mustard-seeds/feed/ 0