Rice bran oil
Extracted from the hard outer brown layer of the rice husk after it has been chaffed, rice bran oil is notable for both its mild flavour and its high smoke point (232°C / 450°F) which […]
Indian cuisine
Masala aloo (Bombay potatoes)
There are plenty of different recipes for making this Indian restaurant staple but this is without doubt one of the best. Easy and relatively quick to make once you’ve boiled and prepared the potatoes, this […]
Ginger-garlic masala paste
Many Indian recipes call for ginger-garlic paste (masala) but it is not always easy to find. You could, of course, combine equal portions of shop-bought garlic paste with ginger paste but these contain additives and […]
Crunchy Indian spiced cod fillets
This is my equivalent of Jamie Oliver’s 15 minute meals but unlike most of Jamie’s recipes, you really don’t need any preparation, you don’t need the knife skills of a Michelin starred chef and you […]
Murgh makhani (butter chicken)
Murgh makhani (butter chicken) In my continuing attempt to find the perfect cook-at-home Indian dish, I have probably put my life into my own hands by cooking what (I understand) is considered one of those […]
Spicy varutha kozhi chicken curry
Varutha kozhi, which means “fried chicken”, is one of the most basic and popular dishes of South India and there are many variants on the basic recipe which essentially consists of coconut and spices, the […]
Vegetarian chickpea curry
For anyone who knows me, my idea of vegetarian cuisine is chocolate and cookies. My wife is a keen veggie so I am always actively on the hunt for dishes that will satisfy our collective appetites. The […]
