Dhansak Masala

There are several spice blends that are commercially available including Dhansak Masala. However, there is no comparison between the fresh blend... Read more...

Gobhi Pakoras

North Indian appetisers or snacks, pakoras are batter-fried vegetables or fish. The batter is usually made of chickpea flour known as besan that’s... Read more...

Chilled Chocolate Slice

Good chocolate should generally contain at least 50 percent cocoa solids. This should be mentioned on the wrapper. The cocoa solids in chocolate... Read more...

Kerala Chicken Curry

Curry leaves are extensively used in southern India, less so in the North. They were introduced to Malaysia by the many South Indians (mostly Tamil)... Read more...

Grilled fish with Tangy Black Olive Sauce

This recipe combines the flavours of Indian spices with olives. Black Olives can handle the intensity of certain Indian spices and do work well ... Read more...

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...

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...

Naan Bread

These days you can buy naan in the supermarket, but why not make it fresh for a dinner party? Like most Indian breads, it is best eaten warm from the... Read more...