Cardamom, Rose and Pistachio Cake
The batter for this cake is made with yoghurt and like most sweet and savoury dishes in Indian cooking; yoghurt keeps the cake fresh and also gives it a tangy flavour. I’m no expert at baking and this is the […]
Recipes
South Indian Style Pineapple Kesari
Sweet Semolina cooked with saffron, cardamom and chunks of pineapple
Wishing you all a Happy Diwali! I’ll be spending the day cooking a feast for family and friends. It’s the one time in the year that I look forward for all the cooking as well as the eating. I’ll be […]
Kalakand
Indian milk barfi with cardamom, pistachio & saffron
So excited for Christmas when I can finally have a few days off! Christmas gifts have become quite the tradition in our home and most friends almost always expect something every year. I make a mix of edible gifts including […]
Maharashtrian Gul Papdi
Fudge made with jaggery, ghee & whole wheat flour
Eating anything with butter and jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) will always make me a happy girl. But when you combine them with whole wheat flour and roast it on the hob the warm, nutty, sweet smells of this dish will […]
Maharashtrian Karanji
Fried pastry stuffed with coconut, cardamom, jaggery and poppy seeds
A happy holi to everyone celebrating; a festival of colours and feasting over some delicious Indian sweets. Making sweets at our home was always a family effort and especially when it came to making these little delights. Known in Mumbai […]
Mango Barfi
with fresh mango puree, cardamom and pistachio
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 […]
Rava Laddoos
Semolina laddoos with coconut, cardamom & raisins
Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali and wonderful year ahead! I am so fond of this time of the year. The celebration, festivities, lighting diyas, sharing good food and good times with family and friends is what, for me marks […]
Kesar ki Phirni
Saffron and Pistachio Rice Pudding
Eating a hearty rice pudding is always one I associate with warmth, comfort and winter. But when it comes to Phirni a chilled bowlful of this delicious pudding made with ground rice and creamy rich milk was the only way […]
Shahi Tukra
Indian bread pudding with saffron syrup, cardamom and almonds
Diwali celebrations are all about indulgence and opulence. Nothing makes it even more special than sharing it with loved ones. I love entertaining during this festive season and cooking an array of Indian dishes is the ultimate way celebrating with those […]
Indian Kitchen
Growing up in Mumbai, Maunika Gowardhan learned the secrets of home cooking, Indian-style. Now living in the UK, Maunika is often asked, 'what do Indians cook on a day to day basis?' And, 'how is it that you can rustle up a curry for an everyday meal when you're so busy?'
The answer is in chapters of this book. Hungry include recipes made from easy-to-find ingredients for when you're starving and short of time. And Lazy contains recipes for when you want something a bit slower, a bit comforting, but still straightforward.
Indian food is also about feasting, so when you have the luxury of time and want to put some real love into a meal at the weekend, you can turn to Indulgent, or when you have friends and family coming over then Celebratory is the chapter for you.
Whatever your mood, Indian Kitchen will inspire you to add Indian cooking into your weekly menu.
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Maunika's Indian Recipes App
Maunika’s Indian Recipe’s App is a guide to cooking delicious Indian curries, filled with over 400 recipes. From quick mid week meals, weekend brunch ideas, curries for family & friends. Get access to lots of recipes that have been developed exclusively for the App, along with top restaurants, places to visit including my favourite markets, resorts and street food stalls, and upcoming cookery events.