The idea of adding papad to a curry may not sound appetising although on my recent trip to Rajasthan this is one dish I couldn’t get enough of. I was there during the summer months of April travelling across the […]
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 […]
‘Do Pyaza’ meaning double onions is a term used for this north Indian curry. Slow cooking the onions in a Murgh do Pyaza is key as its goes a lovely caramel colour and gives the curry a deep rich flavour […]
I am currently travelling through north India for work. You can see the pictures from my trip so far over on Instagram. And as many times as I visit various cities across the subcontinent its still amazes me how flavoursome […]
A classic Indian recipe with fresh fenugreek leaves as well as dried fenugreek. The fresh variety is also great in flatbreads and stir-fried dishes. Dried fenugreek also known as ‘Kasoori Methi’ is great in curries and lends so much flavour. […]
I love aubergines and with Indian cuisine there are so many ways to cook this wonderful veg. My local shop stocks a variety of them including baby aubergines which are perfect for frying, grilling, stuffing and cooking some gorgeous […]
Comfort food is warming my senses and now more than ever, so while I crank up the heating ever so slightly and hear the rain lashing down the window pane I know nothing will cheer this rather glum day like […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
