serving bowl of first class mutton curry, with rice and papadoms in the background

anglo-indian

Recipes from the British time in India.

beef with tamarind and ginger

beef with tamarind and ginger

Our favourite beef curry. It is a thick, rich and hot dish, with the sourness of the tamarind offset by the sweetness of the ginger.

first class mutton curry

first class mutton curry

The Indian Railways' take on "meat and three vegs" served to First Class passengers. A famous recipe from the Raj.

kedgeree

kedgeree

Kedgeree is a Raj specialty, served for breakfast. It is a spicy and buttery preparation of rice, fish and egg. A strongly-flavoured way to start the day.

mulligatawny

mulligatawny

Mulligatawny is a filling, lightly spiced soup. It is a feature of Anglo-Indian cuisine, with influences from both the British and the Indian cuisines.

pink gin

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.

raj christmas cake

raj christmas cake

This is a recipe from the days of the Raj and is surprising gluten-free. Dried tropical fruit, almond meal and coconut flour create a wonderful fruit cake.