Paneer with spinach (Palak Paneer)

Ingredients: 750 g / 1½ lb baby spinach, washed 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 large onion, chopped thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and...

Mussels with dry coconut

Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2-4 green chillies, whole thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled and pounded into a paste in a pestle and...

Green coconut fish curry

Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil half tsp brown mustard seeds 4 cloves 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1 large piece cinnamon stick 1 small onion, finely chopped...

Lamb with green chillies

Ingredients: For the marinade: 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground fennel seeds 1 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp white poppy seeds salt, to taste 3 large garlic...

Southern Indian mixed vegetable dish (Avial)

Ingredients: 2½ tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ medium onion, sliced 1-2 green chillies, sliced in half lengthwise ¾ tsp ground turmeric salt, to taste 2...

King Prawn Balti

This is the balti version of king prawn curry. This style of cooking comes from Northern Pakistan and could be described as a wedding between the traditional and the...

Balti Lamb

Balti dishes are normally served in a seven inch metal dish on a wooden base with two ring handles. This delicious food comes to your table sizzling hot with...

Balti Chicken

This is the balti version of chicken curry. This style of cooking comes from Northern Pakistan and could be described as a wedding between the traditional and the modern restaurant....

Bhoona King Prawn

A delicately spiced dish which is stir fried and garnished with fried capsicum (peppers), onion and freshly chopped coriander leaves. This recipe is much the same as for chicken bhoona,...

King Prawn Vindaloo

This king prawn fairly hot dish is another popular item in the Indian restaurant. This dish has its origins in Goa and the red wine gives it a wonderful...

King Prawn Madras

A fairly hot, spicy king prawn dish with a distinctive combination of spices simmered in a sweet and sour sauce. This is one of the more popular prawn dishes in...

King Prawn Curry

A medium curry with king prawn as the main ingredient and served with a delicious, lightly spiced mild to medium, sauce garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves. ...

Murg Pathia

This dish originated in Persia and has become one of the more popular dishes in upmarket Indian restaurants. The dish is served with an aromatic dark red sauce and...

Bhoona Murg (Stir Friend Chicken)

A delicately spiced dish which is stir fried and garnished with fried capsicum (peppers), onion and freshly chopped coriander leaves. This dish is not very oily (any excess oil...

Chicken Do Piaza

The Punjab is famous the world over for the quality of its cuisine. Some of the recipies from this region are not just unique but synonymous with quality. Punjabi chefs...

Chicken Dhansak

Dhansak has its origins in ancient Persia. This unique cuisine is influenced by both Indian and Persian traditions. This dish combines a subtle mixture of both sweet and sour elements,...

Chicken Jalfrezi

This tasty favourite hot and spicy dish is cooked in fresh herbs with lots of onions, tomato, green chillies and capsicum (pepper). Jalfrezi is currently enjoying much popularity in the...

Bangalore Chicken Phall

Probably the hottest curry a restaurant will serve and is best described as exceptionally hot. Only for serious chilli lovers. ...

Chicken Madras

A fairly hot, spicy standard Indian restaurant dish which is served with a slightly sour and tasty gravy. ...

Chicken Vindaloo

Vindaloo remains one of the most popular items on the Indian restaurant menu and has its origins in Goa. This recipe is the restaurant one and is very tasty. Traditionally...