I left home at 7.15am promptly making my way straight to college. We would all meet in the college cark park and then walk over to the local south indian coffee house. Yes. That was my ‘everyday’ ritual. No college […]
If tadka dal is anything to go by Bengali Cholar Dal takes it a notch higher. Traditionally eaten during celebrations and one of the first times I sampled some was at a Bengali puja (prayer). Most people would agree that […]
When I mention the use of pomegranate in Indian food it takes a lot of people by surprise. For some it’s almost unimaginable to think of it as a predominant ingredient in Indian curries as opposed to just a garnish […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Korma” the word itself sums up very different ideas of what the dish would taste and look like in peoples mind. I’m a huge fan of Mughlai cooking and there are some brilliant restaurants dotted about across cities in India […]
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 […]
I’m making the most of it and enjoying it while I can! That’s the sunshine I’m referring to:) Summer at the moment in England isn’t quite what it should be; though I always say nothing perks up the weekend like […]
Pouring rain on a glooming evening. It’s cold with a chill in the air. The charcoal fire burning by the hawker stalls is probably the best way to keep warm when you’re out & about. That’s what’s I used to […]
Curry takes you on a culinary journey through the diverse and delicious world of regional Indian curries. Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries truly special, Curry is a definitive guide to eating your way across India’s incredible flavours.
