Happy Diwali with Besan Burfi: Pistachio Almond Sweet bites
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Indian – Hindu Festival of Lights. This is a celebration of new beginnings, and of the win of lightness over dark – good … Continue reading
Cookie Monster and Tummy Trances: Channa Massala
You know how Cookie Monster is when he says “COOO – KIES”? A little bit possessed by the very idea of them: eyeballs zigzagging in opposite directions, voice gruffer than … Continue reading
Smokey Autumn Aubergine (Bhaingan ka Burtha)
Without overstating it, I think there is something a bit regal about an aubergine. The deeply rich shade of purple; it reminds me of the most glorious Royal Robe. The … Continue reading
Squishing Squashes – Fenugreek & Coriander Marrow
There’s a very nice woman who lives at the top of the hill. She kindly left some of her glut of summer marrows (giant courgettes / zucchinis) out on the … Continue reading
Digest This: My Everyday Chai Recipe
In an Indian household it is generally considered polite to love your meal so much that you can’t help but eat more than you ought to (‘FoOd is LoVE’ in … Continue reading
Himalayan Hot Garlic Prawns
A Great Summer sizzler. This recipe is quick, easy and yummy. I did mine on a BBQ – but of course you can cook yours indoors (especially as the clouds seems … Continue reading
Two British Classics this Jubilee Weekend
Our neighbours have already got their bunting up, getting ready for our local street party to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. How jolly exciting is that? It’s all looking rather tipity … Continue reading
Love is… a Punjabi Pakora
See our great new film to see how to make these wacky shaped beauties… Punjabi Spinach and Onion Pakoras are hot, tasty, good honest Indian snack food.. made all the … Continue reading
Spicy Red Lentils – a little ray of sunshine on a winters day
With a good dusting of snow outside this weekend, I’m in need of some comfort food… a little bit of colour to bring some warmth to the unwelcome winter revival. … Continue reading
Garlic Chive Aloo Gobi Toasties
A little leftover aloo gobi – what to do? Most Indian dishes are yummier on the second/third days because the spices have had a good chance to sink in. But by … Continue reading
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