With an incredibly diverse climate, encapsulating everything from scorching tropics to frigid Himalayan mountain ranges, India is home to an abundance of different fruits – many of which are rarely seen in the West. In fact, it’s the world’s second biggest fruit-producing country, losing out only to china! During this article, we’ve covered 9 of…
8 Popular Indian Chutneys & Pickles
For many, a trip to an Indian restaurant or takeaway just isn’t the same without tucking into crisp poppadoms slathered in chutneys and pickles. But far too often, the same selection is served up again and again. Chutneys and pickles (achaar) are condiments found in every kitchen across India, and every single region has their…
The Complete Guide to Tadka Tempering
If you love to spice things up and enhance the authentic taste and aroma of your cooking, then this technique will definitely take the flavours of your dish to the next level. Tempering (tadka) is one of the oldest Indian techniques used in cooking to unlock the hidden flavours of blended spices and infuse a…
13 of the Best Indian Desserts to Try at Home
In the UK, it’s all too common to enjoy a delicious starter and main at an Indian restaurant, only to reach for the dessert menu and be disappointed by a selection of generic, pre-made puds. This has led many to believe that India simply doesn’t have a good dessert culture – which couldn’t be further…
A Guide to Tandoori Cooking at Home
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to experience the complex layers and delicious flavour that a tandoori dish incapsulates, then you know just how special this cooking style is. And when food makes an impact in this way, it’s typically because a lot of care has gone into the preparation – both in sourcing high-quality…
12 of India’s Most Delectable Street Foods
When you visit India, you’re rarely more than a couple of streets away from some incredible street food. Whether it’s chole bhature in Delhi, kathi rolls in Kolkata or vada pao in Mumbai – the variety available across India’s 29 states is truly dazzling. Virtually all of the dishes have one thing in common, however:…
22 Key Herbs and Spices for Indian Cooking
Herbs and spices are essential ingredients in the Indian kitchen. If you can master their usage, you’ll be way on your way to replicating the delicious flavour combinations you’ve experienced in restaurants at home. Each herb and spice is unique in its own way, and there are close to forty used in Indian cooking. Some,…
20 Must Have Indian Cooking Utensils for Your Kitchen
If you love preparing Indian cuisine at home, the chances are that you already have a few of the cooking utensils needed to make fabulous, authentic meals. Special equipment isn’t a requirement to successfully cook Indian foods, but it can certainly make it easier and more efficient to do so! Below, we’ve listed 20 essential…
8 Best Dal Recipes To Try at Home
Every country has its favourite comfort food, and India is no exception. Dal, a dish made from split lentils or pulses, is incredibly popular across the subcontinent, and every region has a unique way of flavouring and serving it. Dal is commonly enjoyed as a side for lunch and dinner, pairing well with meat, chicken…
15 of the Healthiest Indian Dishes
How many times have you ordered Indian food from your local takeaway and then felt guilty when you realised how many calories were in it? There’s no denying that Indian food can be high in fat. Takeaways offer curries cooked in loads of ghee or vegetable oil with cream mixed in, alongside scrumptious deep-fried snacks…