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Kewra water (also known as Kevda) is a distilled extract derived from the pandanus flower and is better known in South Asian cuisine as Pandan leaf extract. Kewra water is mainly used in North Indian cuisine, being very aromatic it is not commonly associated to savoury dishes and is favoured for desserts or drinks. Using […]
Dhansak is a sweet, spicy and sour dish that has its origins in Persian (Parsi) and Gujarati cuisine. The word ‘dhan’, translates as ‘seed’ or ‘grain’ from the Persian language, and ‘sak’ (also spelt ‘shaak’) comes from the Gujarati language to mean ‘stew’. An authentic Dhansak is prepared using either goat meat or mutton, along […]
It really does feel like forever since I’ve sat down to write up a recipe. I’ve had a close family wedding and so many family gatherings in the space of the last two weeks, that I feel like I need time to myself to recover and get back into food blogging mode! I know many […]
As a family we love eating bhuna curries. The term bhuna, as I understand it, basically means a curry with a thick gravy, some people like it almost dry, but the consistency can vary depending on your personal preference. We love our bhuna curries with a thick but saucy gravy, loose enough to be able […]
Butter Chicken (also known as Murgh Makhani) is a dish you often see on the menu of restaurants, originating from Delhi in India with firm roots in Punjabi cuisine, it has become renowned all over the world for being one of the most loved dishes. There are so many variations and recipes for this dish, every […]
Ever since I can remember I have always enjoyed eating chicken on the bone, the breast pieces have never been my first choice when it comes to eating a curry and my kids are exactly the same. I mean don’t you find chicken breasts dry once cooked? They’re perfect for marinating and grilling or shredding into pies […]
I hate waste and try not to throw away things I can put to use, these Sweet Ghee Chicken Niblets were the result of some red pickled jalapeños I had sitting at home that weren’t being eaten because they didn’t taste as nice as the green jalapeños I normally buy. I threw together this concoction […]
Being Bengali, fish is a large part of my diet; it’s a healthy protein which is really good for you so it’s always a good idea to try and increase the amount one eats. One of my most favourite fish to cook is Rupchanda which is known as Pomfret in English. This fish has featured […]
Classic Lamb and Potato Curry is a combination which is a staple in my household and I guess in most Bangladeshi households. There is something about lamb and potatoes that never tires, it’s a match made in food heaven and no matter how often you eat it, it always tastes amazing. When I am cooking […]
A sweet curry? Yes, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. Have you ever tried cooking sweet potato as a curry before? I hear many of you say ‘no’, well that’s good as I want to teach you all how to cook with this. My mum has always been my biggest inspiration when it comes […]