Kashmiri Vers Masala Spice Cakes
All across India you will find regional spice blends (known as masalas). Vers masala hails from Kashmir and is commonly made and stored in small round cakes or tablets. Depending on the recipe (and the...
View ArticleTurkish Ezme
For many years, ezme has been one of my favourite side dishes when visiting the many Turkish restaurants of North London. A simple cold dish of chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and red peppers with...
View ArticleAmok Peanut Vegetable Curry
This is the Van Life Cookbook’s adaptation of a classic Cambodian dish, called Amok. Although it’s commonly made with fish, the richly spiced peanut butter sauce lends itself well to a vegetarian...
View ArticleLeena’s Sri Lankan Cucumber Curry
In the UK cucumbers are predominantly eaten raw or pickled. A backbone of British salads, or dainty finger sandwiches, or combined with yoghurt in dishes such as raita, tzatziki and cacik. But they are...
View ArticleKaran Gokani’s Unroasted Curry Powder
This fragrant curry powder recipe is from Karan Gokani’s Hoppers The Cookbook, where it features in many of the book’s recipes including the very delicious Sri Lankan Cucumber Curry. Read my full...
View ArticleKaran Gokani’s Sri Lankan Jaffna Curry Powder
This Sri Lankan curry powder recipe is from Karan Gokani’s Hoppers The Cookbook, where it features in many of the book’s recipes including the very delicious Lamb Shank Curry. Read my full review of...
View ArticleCoiled Roti
There’s nothing better than a stack of flaky, coiled rotis or parathas to enjoy alongside a feast of Indian and Sri Lankan dishes. This coiled roti recipe is from Karan Gokani’s Hoppers The Cookbook...
View ArticleKorean Charred Cabbage in Warm Gochujang Vinaigrette (Yangbaechu Gui)
Cabbage is one of the most commonly eaten vegetables in Korea and one that everyone loves. I’m a huge fan too, and love how versatile this humble brassica can be. In this delicious recipe from Su...
View ArticleKorean Spicy Radish Salad (Musaengchae)
The Korean radish is a hugely popular vegetable in Korean cuisine. The root’s firm, crunchy texture is prized in pickled and fermented forms, but is also used fresh and dried. The leaves are also used...
View ArticleVietnamese Quick and Lazy Drenched Cold Noodles
This quick and simple cold noodle recipe is immensely satisfying and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you’re short on time but craving great flavours. It’s also a handy way to use up...
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