South Indians have been eating layered rice and meat dishes for about 1800 years, but it’s the Mughal Dynasty (early 16th to mid 19th centuries) that’s most associated with biryani. […]
Ben James’ Lamb Biryani
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Sakkarai Pongal
During the four-day harvest festival of Pongal, celebrated by Tamil Hindu community of south India, Sakkarai pongal or sweet pongal is made. Flavoured with cardamom, this creamy pudding is made […]
Onion Bhajis
At their best, onion bhajis (or bhajia or pakoras or vadai) are crispy and light; at their worst, they are stodgy and greasy. The trick lies in the batter. Too […]