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. […]
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 […]
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! A feast with family and friends, lots of good times and of course good food is the order of the month of December. I hope you all are having a wonderful time over the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Its nearly Christmas and whilst I plan what the menu will be for Christmas Day lunch (which is usually a feast!) I also like to have the rest of the week organised with ideas to use up leftovers. Roast goose […]
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 […]
I have eaten this dish so many times at restaurants in India and always yearn to recreate a similar taste. Saying that there are very few places in India that give you the truly authentic taste of what Kashmiri food […]
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 […]
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.
