INDEX

A

ajwain (carom) seeds:

parantha with ajwain, fennel and chilli butter

almonds: almond and saffron cake

wilted spinach with ginger, garlic and almonds

apricots: lamb and apricot pasties

apple: apple pickle

raw mango, apple, coriander and mint relish

avocado, sweetcorn, chilli and coriander salad

ayurvedic detox tea

ayurvedic jamu tonic drink

B

baigan bharta

baked salmon with crème fraîche and coconut

basic spiced tomato paste

bay leaves

bean and lentil salad with garlic and ginger

beef: beef and potato curry

beetroot: beetroot curry

bouquet garni

broccoli: charred broccoli with chilli and fennel

butter chicken

C

caramelised onion paste

caraway seeds

cardamom: black cardamom

cardamom coffee

green cardamom

carrot: carrot and chickpea pancakes

carrot and orange balls with chocolate

carrot, cucumber and coriander yoghurt

cucumber, carrot and mint chutney

shredded carrot, cabbage and finely crushed roasted peanuts samosas

cashews: saffron and cashew rice

cassia

cauliflower: cauliflower and peas

cauliflower, cumin and spring onion parantha

chaat masala

chana chaat/bhel puri

chana masala

charred broccoli with chilli and fennel

chicken: butter chicken

chicken korma

chicken pulao

chicken tikka wraps

lemon and saffron pot roast chicken

sesame and ginger chicken skewers

chickpeas:

carrot and chickpea pancakes

chana chaat/bhel puri

chana masala

kale, chickpea, mint and preserved lemon salad

chilli: avocado, sweetcorn, chilli and coriander salad

charred broccoli with chilli and fennel

chilli hot chocolate

chilli powder and flakes

coconut and tamarind with red chilli and ground spices

coriander and chilli crab balls

curry leaves, garlic, ginger and red chilli

eggplant with chilli and pomegranate dressing

garlic and red chilli chutney

garlic, ginger and chilli prawns

garlic, ginger and red chilli pickle

mussels in chilli, ginger and curry leaf broth

parantha with ajwain, fennel and chilli butter

squid with shallots, ginger and chilli

tamarind, ginger and chilli

chocolate: carrot and orange balls with chocolate

chilli hot chocolate

cinnamon sticks

classic lamb curry

cloves

coconut: baked salmon with crème fraîche and coconut

coconut and tamarind with red chilli and ground spices

coconut egg curry

coconut, fresh grated

coconut milk

coconut milk powder

coconut oil

coconut rice

shallots with tamarind and toasted coconut

spiced coconut and crème fraîche marinade

toasted coconut, pomegranate seed and coriander

coriander: avocado, sweetcorn, chilli and coriander salad

carrot, cucumber and coriander yoghurt

coriander and chilli crab balls

coriander and peanut chutney

coriander seeds

ground

mint, coriander, ginger and lemon

onion and coriander stuffed naan

raw mango, apple, coriander and mint relish

shredded duck, spring onion, ginger and coriander samosas

spring onion, coriander and mint

toasted coconut, pomegranate seeds and coriander

crab: coriander and chilli crab balls

crab-fried rice

creamy honey and raisin vermicelli pots

creamy peas and mushrooms

crème fraîche: baked salmon with crème fraîche and coconut

lamb kofta and saffron crème fraîche

spiced coconut and crème fraîche

crispy ginger, onion and garlic

crispy okra

crushed potatoes

cucumber, carrot and mint chutney

cumin seeds

cauliflower, cumin and spring onion parantha

ground

curry leaves:

curry leaves, garlic, ginger and red chilli

fresh tomato and curry leaf

mussels in chilli, ginger and curry leaf broth

D

date: fresh tomato, date and tamarind relish

dhal makhani

duck: shredded duck, spring onion, ginger and coriander samosas

E

eggplant: eggplant with chilli and pomegranate dressing

baigan bharta

roast eggplant yoghurt

South Indian eggplant pickle

eggs: coconut egg curry

fish, green beans and spinach kedgeree

masala scrambled eggs

nargisi egg kofta

roast vegetables and baked eggs

spiced eggy bread

spinach and potato omelette

F

fennel seeds

charred broccoli with chilli and fennel

parantha with ajwain, fennel and chilli butter

fenugreek leaves

seeds

filo pastry: paneer and pepper filo cigars

fish: baked salmon with crème fraîche and coconut

fish fritters

fish, green beans and spinach kedgeree

fish in tamarind sauce

five-spiced potato salad

flaked rice and mixed nut poha

fresh lemon and lime soda

fresh tomato and curry leaf

fresh tomato, date and tamarind relish

fruit chutney

G/H

garam masala

garlic: bean and lentil salad with garlic and ginger

crispy ginger, onion and garlic

curry leaves, garlic, ginger and red chilli

garlic and red chilli chutney

garlic, ginger and chilli prawns

garlic, ginger and red chilli pickle

wilted spinach with ginger, garlic and almonds

garnishes and toppings

ghee 15 ghee, how to make

ginger: bean and lentil salad with garlic and ginger

crispy ginger, onion and garlic

curry leaves, garlic, ginger and red chilli

garlic, ginger and chilli prawns

garlic, ginger and red chilli pickle

ginger and garlic paste

mussels in chilli, ginger and curry leaf broth

sesame and ginger chicken skewers

squid with shallots, ginger and chilli

tamarind, ginger and chilli

tomato and pickled ginger side salad

wilted spinach with ginger, garlic and almonds

green beans: fish, green beans and spinach kedgeree

steamed green beans in tomato and mustard dressing

groundnut oil

honey: creamy honey and raisin vermicelli pots

K

kale, chickpea, mint and preserved lemon salad

kewra water

khichadi

kidney beans:

dhal makhani

kidney beans and potato

korma masala

L

lamb: classic lamb curry

lamb and apricot pasties

lamb biryani

lamb cutlets in spiced breadcrumbs

lamb kofta and saffron crème fraîche

masala roast lamb

minced lamb with peas and mint samosas

lemon: fresh lemon and lime soda

lemon and chickpea rice

lemon and saffron pot roast chicken

lemon and spice-roasted mixed nuts

lentils:

bean and lentil salad with garlic and ginger

whole spice, crispy onion and lentil rice

lime: fresh lemon and lime soda

sticky, hot mango and lime pickle

M

mace

mango: mango powder, dry (amchoor)

raw mango, apple, coriander and mint relish

sticky, hot mango and lime pickle

marinades

masala chai

masala roast lamb

masala scrambled eggs

masoor dhal

minced lamb with peas and mint samosas

mint: mint, coriander, ginger and lemon

mint parantha

raw mango, apple, coriander and mint relish

spring onion, coriander and mint

mixed nuts and seeds:

flaked rice and mixed nuts poha

lemon and spice-roasted mixed nuts

shredded raw veg salad with spice dressing and nuts

mixed vegetable roti

moong dhal

Mumbai aloo

mushrooms: creamy peas and mushrooms

mussels in chilli, ginger and curry leaf broth

mustard seeds:

oil

steamed green beans in tomato and mustard dressing

N

naan: plain naan, how to make

onion and coriander stuffed naan

seeded naan bread

nargisi egg kofta

nigella seeds

nutmeg

O

okra: crispy okra

stuffed okra

onion: caramelised onion paste

onion and coriander stuffed naan

white radish and onion parantha

whole spice, crispy onion and lentil rice

orange: carrot and orange balls with chocolate

P

panch phoran

paneer: paneer and pepper filo cigars

paneer, how to make

spinach and paneer samosas

parantha: cauliflower, cumin and spring onion parantha

mint parantha

parantha with ajwain, fennel and chilli butter

vegetable parantha rolls

white radish and onion parantha

pastes: concentrated

essential

peanuts: coriander and peanut chutney

shredded carrot, cabbage, finely crushed roasted peanuts samosas

peas: cauliflower and peas

creamy peas and mushrooms

potato and pea samosas

potato, peas and tomato

stuffed potato and pea cakes

peppercorns: black

preserved lemons, peppercorns with ginger and garlic

pistachios: pistachio kulfi

plain naan, how to make

plain roti, how to make

pomegranates: eggplant with chilli and pomegranate dressing

pomegranate, lime and rosewater granita

pomegranate seed powder (anardhana)

toasted coconut, pomegranate seed and coriander

poppy seeds, white

potatoes: beef and potato curry

crushed potatoes

five-spiced potato salad

kidney beans and potato

Mumbai aloo

potato and pea samosas

potato and toasted cumin yoghurt

potato, peas and tomato

spicy sweet potato wedges

spinach and potato omelette

stuffed potato and pea cakes

prawns: garlic, ginger and chilli prawns

prawn curry

preserved lemons: kale, chickpea, mint and preserved lemon salad

Puy lentils

R

raisins: creamy honey and raisin vermicelli pots

raw mango, apple, coriander and mint relish

raw vegetables

red pepper: paneer and pepper filo cigars

rice: chicken pulao

coconut rice

crab-fried rice

flaked rice and mixed nut poha

khichadi

lamb biryani

lemon and chickpea rice

saffron and cashew rice

simple plain rice

tamarind rice

vegetable rice

whole spice, crispy onion and lentil rice

rich Indian pastry

roast eggplant yoghurt

roast vegetables and baked eggs

rosewater:

pomegranate, lime and rosewater granita

roti: mixed vegetable roti

plain roti, how to make

S

saffron:

lamb kofta and saffron crème fraîche

lemon and saffron pot roast chicken

saffron and cardamom paste

saffron and cashew rice

saffron essence

samosas: alternative samosa fillings

potato and pea samosas

salmon: baked salmon with crème fraîche and coconut

salt, black

seeded naan bread

sesame seeds: sesame and ginger chicken skewers

shallots: shallots with tamarind and toasted coconut

squid with shallots, ginger and chilli

shredded carrot, cabbage, finely crushed roasted peanuts samosas

shredded duck, spring onion, ginger and coriander samosas

shredded raw veg salad with spice dressing and nuts

simple garam masala

simple plain rice

South Indian eggplant pickle

spice mix, dry

spice pastes

spiced coconut and crème fraîche

spiced eggy bread

spiced yoghurt

spicy sweet potato wedges

spinach: fish, green beans and spinach kedgeree

spinach and mint yoghurt

spinach and paneer samosas

spinach and potato omelette

tarka dhal with spinach and fresh tomato

wilted spinach with ginger, garlic and almonds

spring onion: cauliflower, cumin and spring onion parantha

spring onion, coriander and mint

squid: squid with shallots, ginger and chilli

steamed green beans in tomato and mustard dressing

sticky, hot mango and lime pickle

stuffed okra

stuffed potato and pea cakes

sweet and salted lassi

sweetcorn: avocado, sweetcorn, chilli and coriander salad

T

tamarind: fish in tamarind sauce

fresh tomato, date and tamarind relish

tamarind, ginger and chilli

tamarind pulp

tamarind rice

tandoori masala

tarka dhal with spinach and fresh tomato

tikka: chicken tikka wraps

tikka masala marinade

toasted coconut, pomegranate seed and coriander

tomato: basic spiced tomato paste

fresh tomato and curry leaf

fresh tomato, date and tamarind relish

potato, peas and tomato

steamed green beans in tomato and mustard dressing

tarka dhal with spinach and fresh tomato

tomato and pickled ginger side salad

toor dhal

toppings and garnishes

turmeric

U/V

urad dhal

vegetable parantha rolls

vegetable rice

vermicelli: creamy honey and raisin vermicelli pots

W

white radish and onion parantha

whole spice, crispy onion and lentil rice

whole spiced fruit salad

wilted spinach with ginger, garlic and almonds

Y

yoghurt: carrot, cucumber and coriander

crispy okra

potato and toasted cumin

raw vegetables

roast eggplant

spiced

spinach and mint

sweet and salted lassi

yoghurt, how to make