cardamom coffee
Sweet, brutally strong, milky and a spicy undertone, this recipe for kaapi is the south Indian way to make coffee.
moderate
Recipes that require care and attention to detail in preparation and cooking.
They may require some specialist ingredients and some extended preparation times.
Most recipes in this book are of this difficulty.
carrot halwa
One of the most popular desserts in our family, gajar ka halwa is a rich north Indian dessert with grated carrots, milk, sugar and nuts.
carrot raita
Gajar ka raita is a refreshing accompaniment made with yoghurt, carrots, green chillies, and a few spices
cauliflower with pickling spices
A simple cauliflower dish from Lucknow. The pickling spices are the spices to make pickles, hence the name. Achari gobi could accompany almost any other dish or is great as a simple meal on its own, with a chapati or two.
chaat masala
Chaat masala is used to sprinkle over snacks, vegetables, fruit and into drinks.
channa masala
Dishes of spiced chickpeas can be found across all of India. This is the Punjabi chole, or channa masala.
chapatis
The easiest of the Indian breads, chapatis are a simple unleavened flatbread.
chicken biryani
This murgh biryani from Rajasthan is delicately scented with rosewater and cardamom, with hot and spicy chicken pieces.
chicken kathi rolls
Kathi rolls are spiced chicken wrapped in an egg-soaked flatbread. Kolkatta street vendor food.
chicken korma – andhra style
Hotter and spicier than the northern style of korma, kozhi kurma is from the Andhra region of south India. It uses coconut milk rather than dairy products.
chicken xacuti
This dish is a unique preparation from Goa. It is made with sesame seeds, poppy seeds and a lot of Kashmiri chillies. It is hot, fiery and delicious.
chickpea, tomato and onion salad
Chole chaat is a street food favourite, made from chickpeas, tomato and onion. Chaat masala, chutney, and the crunch from the sev make this special.