This is a simple recipe which doesn’t have too much of a technique in preparing it. It can be served with a dollop of whipped cream while having a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Traditionally made with boiled buffalo's milk, ice cream was brought to Pakistan and India by the Moghuls from Persia in the 1500s. It late found its way to the West as the result of colonization and immigration.

This mousse contains no egg but the thickness comes from the type of yogurt one uses. If you can get hold of a thick or a Greek style lemon flavoured yogurt, the texture is even creamier.

A delicious recipe for Mango Crumble

Lassi is the ‘milkshake of India’. Made with cold yogurt and tempered with either sweet or salty ingredients, it is drunk mainly in northern India during the hot summer months.

Made with only two ingredients, this simple recipe is bursting with delicious sweetness. You can use shop-bought coconut powder.

Malai Khumani is a popular recipe that was created in the princely southern state of Hyderabad in India. The sweet tooth of Hyderabadis is legendary.

This variation on the basic lassi recipe is made using a fruit that is synonymous with India. I’ve used ready-made mango pulp for extra sweetness, but a fresh pulped large or medium mango can be substituted.

The traditional British Bread and Butter Pudding is without a doubt a firm favourite, but I've added an Indian twist and come up with an impressive dessert for a dinner party.

Mango, the national fruit of India, is also known traditionally as the food of the gods. Its leaves are used as floral decorations during Hindu marriages and religious ceremonies.

Get set for Valentine’s Day with this indulgent creamy recipe.
This sweet dessert comes from Maharashtra, the state whose capital is Mumbai.
Srikhand is so popular that it is also commercially available and served in tubs like ice cream.

Rice plays an integral role in Indian culture and lifestyle, and at many Hindu festivals it is served to eat and used in colourful rituals. On New Year’s day, sweet rice pudding is served to mark a new beginning.

If you’re recovering from illness or feeling a bit run down, this tea is delicious and comforting.

For centuries, ginger has been prized as much for its medicinal properties as for its culinary value. This is a thirst-quenching drink that packs a punch with the use of fresh root ginger and lime.

Indians love to spice things up and that includes anything sweet. I discovered this drink on the coast of Mumbai, where there were plenty of eateries serving spicy milkshakes and chilli-flavoured ice cream,

This is a delicious and spicy way of eating fruit. The black pepper actually works well with the sweetness of the honey and if you want a dollop of indulgence, spoon over some double cream.

This is a twist on a definitive pancake recipe by one of my favourite chefs Delia Smith. I’ve added scrummy vanilla and a hint of cardamom for that spicy kick.

Curry powder which is sold commercially personifies an attempt by British manufacturers to provide in
ready-made form of a spice mixture corresponding to those used in South India which incorporates curry leaves.

Curry pastes are a mixture of spices blended together to form a fairly smooth mixture. Generally the pastes are used in Thai and Indian cooking.

Time and time again, I am often asked whether there is a difference between a curry sauce and a curry paste and the short answer is yes.

Many variations of garam masala are available depending on the region and personal taste. This recipe has a more pungent and smoky flavour.

Garam means hot and masala means blend or mixture. This is a northern spice mixture which is used predominantly in Moghul and tandoori cuisine.

Garam Masala means quite literally a mixture of hot spices. It's a mixture made from warm spices such as cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.

There are several spice blends that are commercially available including Dhansak Masala.

Masala means a blend of spices. This recipe is from my mother who comes from the western state of Maharashtra in India where Mumbai is its capital.