Traditional Indian remedies using herbs and spices, not only provide great flavour to so many dishes, but also contain a powerhouse of natural ingredients. These ingredients help to boost our immune system and help us fight off seasonal bugs. Here are our 3 favourite Indian remedies that we use year after year to fight off […]
What is Tamarind and how do you use it? Tamarind is a fruit that grows inside pods that have a hard, brittle shell. Once this outer shell is broken, the soft fruit can be found on the inside, along with a fibrous casing (which supports the shape of the soft fruit) along with the seeds. […]
One of the ‘Top 10’ questions relating to food, is ‘how to cook rice’, and it is one of the culinary questions that I am regularly asked to explain. Although we explain how to cook rice on our cookery workshop, it is still a subject worthy of further clarification. As someone of North Indian heritage, […]
You don’t need a lot of equipment for indian cookery, but here are our top cooking utensils that are essential for cooking Indian food at home. A mincing plate – A mincing plate is a stainless steel plate that works like a grater, which allows ingredients to be completely minced down. A mincing plate that […]
Our founder Surinder (who happens to be my business partner and my wonderful mother) has been recongised as “one of the U.K.’s most inspiring and dynamic female entrepreneurs” in the #ialso’ list for 2022. This year’s f:Entrepreneur campaign celebrates inspiring and resilient female entrepreneurs who have flourished despite the challenges of the past years, with […]
Unrefined sugar has historically been the main source of sugar in our diet. Nowdays, it is more often found as a smaller sub-section of sugar, rather than the primary food source that it has always been. Why should you switch to unrefined sugar? Are you unsure about it’s appearance, texture and taste? Here’s an overview […]
Chickpeas… Part of the legume family, chickpeas are such a versatile source of plant-based protein. They are one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops and are used in so many ways in Punjabi (and Indian) cuisine. Here’s just a few ways that we consume these wonderful pulses. Meal kit products using pulses
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What is Ghee? Ghee is the Punjabi and Hindi word for clarified butter. It is butter that has been gently brought up to a simmer. This causes the butter to separate into different layers, allowing you to remove the impurities that will burn if butter is used in cooking. This means that ghee can be […]
Fenugreek: an introduction to this lesser known spice There are many spices, such as cinnamon, cumin and coriander seeds. The ones I have just mentioned are familiar to most people, but there are other lesser know spices, such as fenugreek, which we seldom see in western cookery and would probably never be able to identify […]
Herbs and spices not only provide great flavour to so many dishes, but also contain a powerhouse of natural ingredients that boost our immune systems and help us fight off those seasonal bugs. Here are my 3 favourite Indian remedies that I use year after year to fight off Winter nasties… Winter cough: Turmeric ‘tea’ […]
Chicken burnt, still not dressed and you’re about to either scream or burst into tears? No more! Follow our 5 must know tips to becoming a stress free host. Have you ever invited friends or family over for a meal, and been so excited. It’s a chance to try that recipe that you’ve been meaning […]
There are so many misconceptions out there about Indian food. Many of these stem from the belief that “all Indian food is the same”. So, I’m here to set the record straight! Even if you consider yourself a ‘curry afficionado’, I bet you will have been tricked by at least one of these… […]
This system (langar) was implemented in Sikh temples over 500 years ago. Through initiatives such as National Langar Week (which takes place in either October or November), as well as other projects, Sikhs are hoping to spread the spirit behind the system of langar into the national and international community, so that everyone can benefit […]
Pancake day recipe: Turmeric & vanilla pancakes with agave syrup & lemon juice These pancakes are quick to make and really delicious. They are vegan and dairy-free (not that you’d know). Note: These pancakes must be served with their agave syrup & lemon juice topping, as they complete this golden stack perfectly. Make 9 […]