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 […]
In a lot of regions across India coconut and seafood is a classic combination. The Bengali prawn curry ‘Chingri Malai’ uses prawns with coconut to make a truly sumptuous dish. Although ‘malai’ in hindi means cream the influences of this […]
Growing up in Indian coastal region always meant we could guarantee the produce was fresh, very much local and seasonal. Seafood has been part of the staple diet for those living in cities across Maharashtra, Bengal also regions of Southern […]
Konkani cuisine hails from the western region of India. A lot of my own family food influences have been based on this cuisine and the variety it offers. This is one such recipe that’s very common in my community in […]
Over the past few years I have cooked this for a lot of clients and received rave reviews for it. It spurred me on to add it to my summer column for a magazine. And on the back of that […]
‘Hari Machhi kebab’ or Fish kebabs made with a green dry marinade were a family favourite. The fish mixed in with the marinade culminated in a melt in your mouth kebab. While mum was still frying them off I tuck […]
My trip to a fish monger now a days fills me with excitement, joy, anticipation and this unusual burst of energy which stems back with memories from my childhood that always come flooding back in an instant. My family lived […]
In Tandoori Home Cooking, Maunika Gowardhan, bestselling author of Thali, takes you on a tour to share an explosion of tandoori flavours, spices, recipes and culinary heritage found across the streets and restaurants of India, with dishes that can be made in conventional ovens and grills in your home all year round.
