Recipes

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Tried, tested and trusted recipes from home cooks and professionals.

Mee Goreng Ayam

This is a simple Malaysian style recipe by one of our Guest Chefs, Norman Musa of Ning.

Norman is on a mission to spread the word about Malaysian food across the country and the whole of Europe and he suggested this recipe to us as a good introduction to Malaysian Cookery.

Roshan Lal Chicken Recipe

Looking for an easy starter or maybe more than just a snack? Well we have the perfect dish for you, courtesy of chef Ajmal Mushtaq.

Mushtaq’s dishes are influenced from home cooked recipes but are created using distinct ingredients to bring together unique flavours.

Quick Red Thai Curry

This is one of my trusty recipes for a quick supper I found whilst agonising over something to cook for friends who are vegetarian (but eat fish). 

I love Thai food and found this particular recipe really easy given the two challenges I face.

Masala Chicken Wrap

Looking for something to eat for lunch? Well look no further, we have the perfect recipe for you, courtesy of guest chef Anjali Pathak.

Anjali has been passionate about  food and cooking since her earliest childhood – after all she is part of the Pathak family (yes that Patak family – they dropped the ‘h’ in the 50’s).

Jal-Jeera (Jaljeera, jaljira) recipe

Jal-jeera powder generally consists of cumin, black pepper, mint, rock salt and some fruit powder. You can also find recipes with chili or hot pepper powder. In Hindi Jal means “water” and Jeera means “cumin”.

As well as giving your taste buds a hefty kick, the drink is also reported to be good for your digestion thanks to the cumin and rock salt.

Chocolate and Beef Curry

An Easter Curry…

The traditional festivities include baking cakes and giving Easter eggs to children as it is the case in Western countries and there are as many varieties in traditional Easter recipes  as there is diversity in the lifestyles and cultures of India.

We came up with a recipe that will satisfy your chocolate cravings, but also your weakness for curry.

Mango Lassi

This mango lassi recipe is a bit of a quick fix for those who can’t get hold of fresh mangoes.

Mango lassi is a well known drink from India and Pakistan and is popular worldwide. It can be made with or without additional sugar.

Here is the (very easy) recipe , courtesy of our guest blogger Spice and Curry.

Gulab Jaman

These sweets can be purchased at selected Indian takeaways but are also very easy to cook and prepare at…

Achari Tikka a Spring time curry

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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.

Chicken Thai Green Curry

If you’re looking for an idea for an intimate dinner for two, why not try this delicious Chicken Thai Green Curry recipe courtesy of Mya restaurant in Edinburgh?

Mya bring together the exciting flavours of two countries, Thailand and North India, under one roof.

Tawa Aloo

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A suggested recipe for your kids lunch

Don’t worry it is a nightmare for every child’s parent. It’s the same old thing every week when it comes to going food shopping and deciding the menu for the week.

But thanks to our new guest blogger Sindhi Rasoi, the nightmare is over. You can try this tawa aloo recipe to keep them happy.

Carrot-Coconut Shorba Soup

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Fancy some soup? Try the Carrot-Coconut Shorba

Need something to warm you up? Then you can say “Thanks” to Monsoon Spice, our guest blogger today for this delicious soup recipe.

The burst of flavour you experience when sipping this bowl of soup is makes this recipe a keeper.

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