The vibrant colour and flavour of green herbs make a delicious addition to marinades, tandoori dishes, breads and gravies. In Indian cooking, a lot of green leafy veg also get added to give the required colour but I find the […]
Home comforts and slow cooking have been the order of the day over the last one year. And it’s something I will continue and look forward to times when I can have my friends around the table to share the […]
A simple chicken curry served with rice that is hearty, delicious and just what I call comfort food. It ticks all the boxes with warming spices, ginger and a rich gravy that coats the chicken pieces. There are so many […]
A really simple rice based recipe that is a brilliant accompaniment to an Indian meal. Saffron lends a lovely colour and flavour to this pulao along with the whole spices I have used. Use good quality saffron while cooking. […]
A traditional curry hailing from the north of India; malai koftas are vegetarian koftas or croquettes made with spiced potato and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) steeped in a tomato curry. It’s a favourite at family dinners; an absolute crowd pleaser […]
There is nothing like a warming bowl of stew for a cold evening. My recipe for a Kerala style Chicken stew is perfect to bring warmth and spice. Coconut milk, whole spices and fresh herbs including coriander, chillies and curry […]
Raan or Whole roast leg of lamb; served for its ostentatious presentation and long cooking time. The dish is painstakingly prepared using classic spices, marination and cooking techniques which when eaten give a sense of it all. Some of the […]
All too often a boiled egg or plain scrambled egg just doesn’t quite cut it. My all time favourite breakfast on a weekend is Anda Bhurji spiced scrambled eggs piled on buttered toast. So satisfying. Most Indian regions have their […]
Sindhi cuisine is probably one of those unique elements of regional Indian food that resonates very closely to where they hail from. The Sindh community from the Indus Valley civilization have brought along a delicious repertoire of dishes that […]
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.
