Posts by The Editor
Dining on the Throne
Modern Toilet…what an epic name for a chain of restaurants. But at least, it is an original concept and if you are looking for something new, it may be tempting. Although it is in Taiwan, we think it’s worth the trip and we’d love to go there to see it with our own eyes. The…
Read MoreColombo Powder
Colombo Powder is a blend of various spices and is a regional version of a traditional curry powder spice mix. It typically contains cumin, coriander, brown mustard, cloves, fenugreek, turmeric and roasted rice as a thickener. Even if it looks like typical yellow curry powder and even smells slightly like it, it is not the…
Read MoreSpice up your skills
Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning John Hayes MP has awarded £1.75 million following a successful bid to a Growth and Innovation Fund to help launch five Asian and Oriental Centres of Excellence, set up by People 1st and championed by the Hospitality Guild. The Minister said: “These centres will help thousands of young unemployed people get…
Read MoreCurry houses “traditional” vs the “future of Britain’s curry”
Two members of the team went to Manchester city center to have lunch today. One wanted to go to Al-Faisal Tandoori, a traditional curry “cafe” and the other wanted to go to Jaldi-Jaldi, a curry chain opened by Mumtaz who claim to be the “future of Britain’s Curry”. They decided to try both to keep…
Read MoreThe Yeti’s Retreat review
Sharon Byrne is the guest blogger of the day. She wrote a review of The Yeti’s Retreat, based in Heaton Mersey (Cheshire). Opened in early December, The Yeti’s Retreat (cleverly named by Moor Magazine readers) is all set to relight the flame of culinary passion for Heaton Mersey folk. Run by family members Steve, KC,…
Read MoreGulab Jaman
These sweets can be purchased at selected Indian takeaways but are also very easy to cook and prepare at home for a special occasion or just simply a treat for yourself to enjoy. Here is a quick and easy recipe of gulab jaman’s for you to try at home. Stir together the powdered milk, flour and baking soda in a bowl. Add ghee…
Read MoreChaat-tastic Tamarind Sauce
A few weeks ago we received a product to review – “Chaat-tastic Tamarind Sauce“. We gave it a go and here is what we thought. The story of Chaat-tastic is that of a family – the recipe goes back over a century in the Shabi family history where it has been passed down faithfully over the…
Read MoreEat Healthier Asian Food
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service have recently published a guide, “ Cooking Tips for Healthy Eating in the South Asian Community” aimed at making “traditional dishes healthier”. We found this guide quite interesting and if like us you couldn’t go without Asian Food, here are some tips to eat healthier while still enjoying your favourite…
Read MoreAchari Tikka a Spring time curry
An ideal dish for Spring time the Achari Tikka allows to you to cook something out of the ordinary. This is the perfect dish to treat your relatives to a delicious meal and impress them with your culinary skills. The Achari Tikka recipe is courtesy of the Brilliant Restaurant located in old Southall. The 250-…
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