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 […]
One of the most revered snacks/ starters at every dinner across homes in India. Also commonly cooked and served at street stalls across Mumbai. ‘Tangdi’ meaning chicken drumstick; which has been marinated in yoghurt, green chilli and ground spices. 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 […]
Sweetcorn kebabs are a firm favourite with our family and friends. This sunny British weather is the perfect excuse to try these delicious kebabs. Cooked with corn, ginger, chilli I add gram flour which helps bind it all together and […]
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 […]
Phulkopir Aloo Dalna a classic Bengali recipe thats light, full of flavor and ideal when your craving a curry in the summer. Cauliflower is a staple in most Indian curries and delicious when combined with spices. The whole spices fried […]
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 […]
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.
