If ever there was a region in India that is a classic example of adapting to its surroundings, frugal cooking and focussing largely on local produce with seasonally offerings of meats and vegetables; Rajasthan undoubtedly comes to mind. Not only […]
Anything that’s deep fried can never be a bad thing….. Well at least not in my books. Light brown puffed up crisp deep fried puris, just hot off the oil are a thing of beauty. Bengalis serve a delicious Indian […]
Lush green surroundings and the warmth of the sun hits me straight away; with the smell of the sea lingering not so far away I know I’m in my favourite beachy city of them all – Goa. And the first […]
‘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 […]
I love the smells from my kitchen at the moment; smoky earthy dried whole red chillies that I just fried off in oil. Infusing the chilli heat in the oil; these deep red variety are glistening in the frying pan […]
Just for a while I’m going to steer away from writing about bog standard curries and introduce you to a part of my world which was full of flavour, enticing; using ingredients that you probably wouldn’t associate with Indian food. […]
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 […]
If you’re like me and yearn to cook hearty, homemade and comforting food with the thought of eating something to warm up your senses in this bone chilling wintery weather then this is just the excuse to stroke that indulgence. […]
Homemade naan bread is a great find and one that I bake often especially when I have friends around and need something fresh but easy to rustle up. Fresh from the oven, smeared with butter and topped with herbs or […]
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.
