the cookbook
Our Indian cookbook. These are the carefully curated recipes from my grandmother’s cookbooks and notebooks, some of which she inherited from her own grandmother. The product of my family’s time in India, this collection of recipes features traditional and Anglo-Indian dishes from the days of the Raj.
the recipes
There is something here for everyone, even if you think you do not like Indian food. These recipes come from the home-cooked tradition of Indian cuisine and many have never been seen in a restaurant.
the menus
Putting together a meal requires some balance, and you need to consider the palates of your guests or family. Not everything goes with everything, unfortunately. The menu combinations here are typical of what we prepare at home.
the ingredients
There are few truly exotic ingredients used in this book. You should be able to get everything you need from a good supermarket or respectable specialist Indian grocer.
the essentials
Basic recipes that you need to be able to do regularly and consistently. If you are new to this cuisine, then this is a good place to start.
our favourites
Our family favourite recipes. They contain common everyday dishes and festive dishes. If we entertain, then almost certainly something on this list will be included.
the essays
Longer articles on regional cuisine, the history of invaders and traders and their effects, and a look at some of the cultural and religious heritage and their influence upon the cuisines of India.
the articles
Short articles on matters related to this cookbook. Includes some information about stockists and some cooking tips.
what’s new
All the material on the site with the most recent first. A good way to see what we have published recently.
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