Chicken Biryani

The cuisine of Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, ranges from the Hyderabadi style, with its strong Islamic influence, to a pure Andhra... Read more...

Turmeric Rice

While researching one of my cookbooks India with Passion, I discovered that almost every region uses turmeric either for cooking or for its medicinal... Read more...

Mango Crumble

A brilliant way to end a meal – a luxurious, unashamedly sweet mango with a wonderfully spicy topping. Read more...

Bombay Potatoes

These simple spiced potatoes are one of the most popular Indian side dishes. Serve as part of any Indian meal, although they are particularly good... Read more...

Chicken Satay Bites

I once went for a two-hour cooking lesson in a remote village in Bali. It was great fun, and as I was the only student I had one-to-one teaching and... Read more...

Spiced White fish cooked in Coconut - Meen Molee

Traditionally, made with seer fish in Kerala, in southern India, this is a versatile recipe that can be made with any white fish. The combination of... Read more...

Tapioca and Potato Patties

Tapioca is an important product of the American plant cassava, but the main producers are now in Asia and Africa. Tapioca is usually used for making... Read more...

Bhuna Gobhi Aloo

Go to any home in the north of India during the winter months and the proverbial aloo gobhi will be served at least once week, either an... Read more...