The five spice rule of Manju

For most Indian savoury dishes, I tend to use these spices frequently which are widely available. Spices can generally be stored in an airtight... Read more...

Smoked Salmon with Chilli and Tomato Scrambled Eggs (Anda Bhurji)

What better way to start the New Year than with an indulgent breakfast combining spicy and smoky flavours. Indians call scrambled eggs, anda bhurji... Read more...

Milk Fudge

This traditional Indian sweet (Barfi) made from dried or condensed milk and cooked with sugar until it solidifies can be flavoured with nuts, flour,... Read more...

Chettinad Chicken

Chettinad is a town in Chennai, formerly known as Madras, where most of the curries are hot but deliciously flavoured with whole and ground spices.... Read more...

Garam Masala

Garam Masala literally means a mixture of hot spices. As the name suggests it does bring heat to a recipe. It’s an integral part of most curry... Read more...

Vegetables In Coconut

Avial is a thick, mixed vegetable dish in which the vegetables are chopped and parboiled, flavoured with yogurt, and then cooked in coconut milk (you... Read more...

Quick Minced Lamb Kebabs

Recently, I visited a place called Khari Bauli in Old Delhi to purchase fresh spices at the bustling market. It's well worth a visit if you... Read more...

Potatoes with Cumin and Mustard

Add a touch of Eastern flair to your festivities with these spicy and simple recipes. I love roast potatoes and I could just eat these by themselves.... Read more...