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 […]
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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Thali
In Thali, Maunika shows you how to create over 80 easy, accessible and delicious Indian recipes in your own kitchen, how balance a variety of flavours and textures within each dish when creating your own thali at home.