by Admin | Aug 3, 2022 | Side Dishes
Adding pungent mustard to hot chiles doesn’t sound as though it should work, but the combination is sublime. A couple of days’ fermenting with some lemon juice and salt really rounds the edges off the chiles and creates a champion worthy of a daily spot on the kitchen...
by Admin | Jul 31, 2022 | Side Dishes
A tongue-tickler of a pickle: it’s fresh, bright, zesty, and hot. The ajwain seeds add a distinct flavor, not dissimilar to thyme. I am partial to using this pickle to liven up sandwiches and simple subjis with its salty and sour heat. It takes a couple of days to...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2022 | Side Dishes
I’ve been searching for the perfect eggplant chutney for years, and I think I’ve finally found it. Aditya is a good friend of mine who I worked with at Gymkhana, one of London’s best Indian restaurants. Following a few months of persuasion, he finally gave me his...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2022 | Bread
These buns are a healthier take on the addictive deep-fried Mangalorean banana puris that locals line up for at breakfast time. They’re not as sweet as you’d imagine, but perfectly sweet enough. Makes 8 2 cups all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon dried yeastsalt2½ tablespoons...
by Admin | Jul 28, 2022 | Bread
These crispy fermented rice and lentil pancakes are more than just pancakes, they are one of India’s most celebrated national treasures. They’ve got a lot going for them: crunchy, nicely tangy, and very versatile. The only downside is that they take about 48 hours to...
