Recipes

Spiced Apple & ginger chutney, pickled pears

So it we’re nearly on the home run now! Getting the house decorated with the best tableware and lighting that twinkly Christmas tree. With presents adorning the tree and a Christmas feast fit for a king. Christmas lunch is undoubtedly […]

Spiced chocolate barfi

I have made so many Indian sweets this Diwali followed by a lot of happy eaters. There were gift hampers, dinner parties and friends dropping by most evenings sampling some of the delights on offer. A few leftovers to nibble […]

Naankhatai
Indian spiced cardamom biscuits

  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 […]

Thali

The word 'Thali' refers to the way meals are eaten in India; where a mixed selection of delicious dishes are served together on one platter. They offer a wonderful way to experiment with Indian flavours and dishes and to discover the rich and diverse range of this cuisine. From familiar and classic Indian dishes like Tadka Dal and Matar Paneer alongside less familiar ones such as Pomegranate Spiced Chicken and Konkani Jackfruit Stir-Fry, these recipes will encourage you to explore the varied and vibrant range of food, flavours and textures across the Indian subcontinent, and give you the confidence and skill to create your own perfect thali. Featuring a thali inspiration section at the end which showcases four stunning regional thalis to recreate at home, as well as menu ideas to help you mix and match recipes as you like, Thali is a joyful and creative approach to Indian home-cooking that will excite and inspire.
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