Raj christmas cake
Christmas was a big deal during the days of the Raj, This is a recipe from then and is surprisingly gluten-free. Dried tropical fruit, almond meal and coconut flour create a wonderful fruit cake, suitable for today.
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Recipes from the Raj cuisine.
slow roasted duck
Slow roasted moist duck, with crisp skin and a chilli hit. This is a recipe for duck recheado, or pato recheado. The recipe comes from Goa, and owes its heritage to the Portuguese.
kedgeree
Kedgeree is another Raj specialty, appropriated and modified from traditional Indian fare. It is considered a breakfast dish. Buttery rice, with fish and eggs, and a hit of chilli. Great way to start the day.
first class mutton curry
The Indian Railways’ take on “meat and three veg” served to First Class passengers. A hallmark recipe from the Raj.
slow-roasted lamb shoulder
The Raj loved meat. They loved big, roasted joints, and this recipe is a good example of how the local cooks changed the British approach to such dishes.
mulligatawny
Mulligatawny is a lightly spiced, filling soup. A feature of Raj cuisine, with influences from both the British and the Indian cuisines. This is a typical Indian dish, prepared to suit the tastes of the British colonists.
pink gin
Pink gin is sharp and heavy, with its alluring colour hinting at its rich, dry taste. The traditional pre-dinner drink for the Raj.