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egg chaat

egg chaat

Take some boiled eggs, onion, tomato and a few spices and you have anda chaat, another great street food from Delhi.

eggplant pickle

eggplant pickle

This eggplant pickle, brinjal ka achaar, is deliciously hot and spicy.

eggs in coconut masala

eggs in coconut masala

A simple, but hot coconut masala with halved eggs. Mootay moli is from Kerala and is easy, simple and bursting with flavour.

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.

fish tikka

fish tikka

These fish bites, maachi tikka, are simple fried marinated fish pieces. They feature the taste of the fish with a spice hit.

fried eggplant curry

fried eggplant curry

Kathrikkai kulambu is fried eggplant in a simple tomato masala with a touch of tamarind.

fruit chaat

fruit chaat

Phala chaat is a mix of fruits, tossed with potatoes and chaat masala. A great example of Delhi street-vendor food, easily prepared at home.

garam masala

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.

Goan fish curry

Goan fish curry

A hot and tangy fish curry from Goa. Just-cooked fish in a spicy coconut masala makes this xiti codi a great family meal, or as something special for guests.

Goan layer cake

Goan layer cake

This layer cake, bebinca, is a splendid example of the Portuguese bakers’ legacy to Indian cuisine. Surprisingly light and delicate.

Goan mackerel recheado

Goan mackerel recheado

Fried hot and spicy mackerel. This simple fried fish is the traditional bangda recheado from Goa.

Goan mussels recheado

Goan mussels recheado

A Portuguese-inspired, hot and tangy mussel dish from Goa. Xinaneao recheado can be served as a starter or a main meal.