Indian Ocean Ashton

I’ve been a regular visitor to the Indian Ocean for many years so this review is pretty much bound to be seen by some as biased but read it anyway, you will be glad you did. After many months of badgering and a few taste tests with regulars, the Indian Ocean has introduced a Thali…

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No news – eating spicy food makes you live longer

So they’ve studied 1/2 million Chinese people and discovered that those who ate spicy food several times a week had a 14% reduced risk of dying over those who only ate it once per week or less. Some reports I heard said 3 times per week, others 6 or 7 times. I have no idea…

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Garam Masala Recipe

Garam Masala Recipe

Garam masala has been part of Indian cuisine for centuries, also crossing over into neighbouring countries.

Literally, the name means ‘hot spice’ – although this does not necessarily refer to chilli heat but to the fact that the cooking process involves toasting the spices.

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Curry et mon droit

Question Who do you think can handle spicy dishes the most? 1) Northerners 2) Southerners a) Men b) Women If you answered 1-a, time has come to get over some serious stereotypes here. Hungryhouse, the online takeaway food delivery platform has analysed the ordering habits of its customers over the past 12 months and dug…

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Summer Vegetable Curry

Summer Vegetable Curry

During summer, most of us prefer fresh, light dishes over more substantial and heavy meals. Because when the temperature rises, a very filling dish can be ‘fatal’ for the rest of your day. So it’s always a good idea to update your cookbook for the warmer season.

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All aboard the Indian restaurant

You don’t need a boarding pass to walk on to this special plane. Technically we’re not sure it’s a plane any more as it won’t even leave the ground. Instead, you will be able to eat a proper curry.

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