dhansak
Dhansak is an ages-old Parsi family recipe. It has something for everyone - lamb, lentils, pumpkin, eggplant, and a creamy texture with no dairy products.
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.
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.
eggplant pickle
This eggplant pickle, brinjal ka achaar, is deliciously hot and spicy.
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
The Indian Railways' take on "meat and three vegs" served to First Class passengers. A famous Anglo-Indian recipe..
fried eggplant curry
Kathrikkai kulambu is fried eggplant in a simple tomato masala with a touch of tamarind.
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
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
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 mackerel recheado
Fried hot and spicy mackerel. This simple fried fish is the traditional bangda recheado from Goa.
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.
Goan prawn cake
This Goan dish, apa de camarao, has a great, and unusual taste combination - a hot, savoury and slightly sweet filling of prawn, baked inside a coconut cake. Very Portuguese, and very Goan.