Everybody loves a basic tadka Dal as part of an Indian meal. A bowl of warm dal, rice topped with ghee is comfort food and even makes a perfect accompaniment to any meal. But when we think of slow cooked […]
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 […]
Renowned for its vegetarian cuisine, the Indian subcontinent has a massive population that relies purely on a meat free diet. From home cooked curries, street food, snacks and restaurant meals the variety is endless. Sheer abundance of lentils, beans and […]
I have been eating this curry since I was a little girl. On the menu was usually a spicy egg curry, some steamed rice, along with something crispy fried like papad or crispy fried chillies. Wholesome comfort food and just […]
Goan Ambotik is a classic recipe hailing from the west of India. Cooked traditionally with fish the key to this recipe is the use of fresh coconut rather than coconut milk. I’ve used prawn in my recipe as the sweetness […]
Using local ingredients and produce has always been at the helm of Gujarati cooking. A primary vegetarian state in the west of India, with an abundance of pulses, grains and vegetables, it’s no surprise that eating a Gujarati thali can […]
So many of you have been celebrating Eid and cooking loads of recipes from the website this week! I have spent the last 2 weeks travelling for cookery events and rustling up dishes symbolic of this wonderful festival for clients. […]
Last year a packed trip to Old Delhi resulted in eating copious quantities of Halwa puri cholay in the sweltering heat of the city for breakfast. I was hooked! All washed down with glasses of refreshing salted lassi. I always […]
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.
