Turmeric & Ginger Marmalade

Turmeric & Ginger  Marmalade

I rarely pay attention to recipes when I make chutneys. I basically throw loads of fruit and sugar into a pot, add onions and spices, simmer for 3 hours and pray it tastes nice. It usually does. Here is my recipe for a citrusy chutney enhanced with Diaspora Co. single origin turmeric, kalonji seeds and curry leaves.

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Pumpkin & Chickpea Curry w/ Tangy Hyderabadi Tomatoes

Pumpkin & Chickpea Curry w/ Tangy Hyderabadi Tomatoes

It’s that time of year again: cozy, spicy, warming, and comforting dishes are basically all that’s on the menu and my curry-game is improving every day. This recipe has a few steps but worth the investment of your time and energy. Try this on a Sunday, simmer all afternoon long and enjoy with some fluffy rice, crunchy pickled-cabbage and some warm chapatis. Make yourself a thali— you deserve it!

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Chennai Vibes Coconut Rice

Chennai Vibes Coconut Rice

I've been perfecting this one for years. The combination of buttery rice, sweet toasted coconut, caramelised onions and magical curry leaves is undeniably perfect. This rice is also tempered with black mustard seeds and cinnamon giving it a distinctly South Asian taste, and brings back loads of sensory memories for me from some incredible times spent in Chennai Madras. 

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Kosambri --Spiced Raw Veggie Slaw!

Kosambri --Spiced Raw Veggie Slaw!

Kosambri is a South Indian style veggie slaw that's been doused with loads of citrus and spiced oil. It's a vibrant and unique salad that is the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of dal, fluffy rice, or a spicy roast chicken! 

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