Okra has such an undeserved bad rep, just as much for its infamous gooey insides, as its bland, almost negligible flavour. I must confess to being a huge fan of it though, however it is cooked, whether with lots of…
This Roast Pheasant Masala is a delicious way to enjoy this game bird, with touches of Indian spices. You’ve heard me say I love autumn about a gazillion times, haven’t you? Because there’s so much fresh game to be had.…
This Smoked Salmon Fish Curry is something special! It came about 20 years ago when I was expecting my eldest. Desperate for a South Indian fish curry from home, I was dismayed to find that the only seafood I had, were…
How to make your own slivered almonds and pistachios. This is a reader request, for those of you who don’t have access to them, here’s the promised tutorial! What are slivered almonds? Slivered almonds are almonds that have been peeled, split…
This is our cheat’s homemade Rose Syrup recipe, made with just 4 ingredients! What is Rose Syrup? Rose Syrup is basically, simple sugar syrup flavoured with the aroma of roses. It is one of those drinks that is synonymous with…
Methi leaves or Fenugreek leaves are an essential ingredient in Persian as well as Indian and Pakistani cooking. Fresh leaves are always preferable in the former, while in the latter 2, the dried version is used as often, and is…