We read somewhere that Madhur Jaffrey (Indian cooking legend) learned to cook only after she moved to London for university. Her mother would send her recipes from home to ease her homesickness and the rest is history. Now we learned how to cook much earlier than that, but our mother still likes to supplement our … Continue reading
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Raan
We love a good deal. 2 for 1, half price, reduced items – who doesn’t love a bargain! Call it in the immigrant instinct in us or something. Anyway, we spotted a leg of lamb on special offer and couldn’t pass it up. Normally, we would roast meat simply to allow us to use it … Continue reading
Everyday Tandoori Chicken Brown Rice Biryani
We’re a big fan of rice dishes, especially when the temperature drops as it has this week in London. Jollof rice, kabsa, egg fried rice, bibimbap, jambalaya, kitchadi, paella, pulao and risotto – we love them all! So we decided to show you another one of our favorite rice dishes: biryani. If you’ve ever attended … Continue reading
Proper Chai
We absolutely love tea. That first strong cup of tea in the morning to wake you up. The afternoon cup when you’re rushed off your feet and need to relax. That office cup of tea when you’re looking for some gossip in the kitchen. The cup of tea when you’ve been out in the pouring … Continue reading