sambar masala
Sambar masala is a spice mix used to flavour thick lentil-based soups that are the traditional south Indian first course.
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masala dosa
Masala dosa - spiced potato in rice and lentil crepes - are one of life's great joys. Simple, easy, fast and ca be served as a starter, snack, lunch or as a light dinner.
dosa
Dosa are south Indian rice and lentil crepes. They are gluten-free, and are just wonderful as an alternative to bread for your gluten-free friends and family.
idli
These savoury rice cakes, idli, are served at breakfast, as a snack, or in place of rice for a lighter meal.
rasam masala
Rasam masala is a spice mix used to flavour the thin soups served as the second course in a traditional south Indian meal.
tomato, lentil and tamarind rasam
Rasam is thin lentil soup with tamarind and chopped tomatoes, a traditional spice powder, and a simple seasoning of tempered oil with mustard seeds and curry leaves
garam masala
Of all the masala mixes that exist in Indian cookery garam masala is the best known. It is usually added to a dish towards the end of the cooking process.
steamed fish with coconut and coriander
Steamed fish, or patrani ni machi, is a Parsi specialty. It is white fish coated with coconut and coriander chutney, then steamed in banana leaves.
Lucknow leg of lamb
Sikandari raan is a slow roasted leg of lamb. It has a delicate taste that enhances the flavour of the meat and is very visually appealing. A special occasion dish from Lucknow.
spinach and cucumber salad
A fresh flavoured spinach and cucumber salad where the taste of the baby spinach and cucumber are brought out by the creaminess of the slightly spiced yoghurt.
Kashmiri pulao
Kashmiri pulao is a slightly sweet, saffron-infused rice dish, with great texture, aroma and appearance. An ideal accompaniment to delicate north Indian vegetarian dishes.
Keralan egg curry
A simple coconut masala with halved eggs. Mootay moli is the Keralan egg curry - so easy, simple, wholesome and bursting with flavour.