Masala
Indian Cooking for Modern Living
“From midweek dinners to sumptuous weekend feasts, food writer Mallika Basu offers tips and techniques to help you create real Indian food, simply”
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Mallika Basu
Born and brought up in Kolkata, in a high-profile political family, I was despatched to England for my undergraduate degree by my family, with the recipe for one chicken curry and one dal. I didn’t even know how to boil an egg when I arrived at university. After my Master’s degree, I started trying to replicate the gorgeous and wholesome food I grew up on in my very own, and thoroughly modern, Indian kitchen in London.
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Crunchy and moreish poha chivda is a snack favourite from Maharashtra, savoury with a hint of…
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Roasted tomato, garlic and peanut chutney
Great for dunking kebabs and crisps in, or slathering on toast, freshly made chutneys are…
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Listening to this while organising my spice collection and it’s so interesting and full of practical tips. Thanks @drchatterjeeuk @haeminsunim
Episode 62 of the #FBLM podcast is with Zen Buddhist monk & teacher @haeminsunim who offers a unique perspective on vulnerability, authenticity and the journey of finding out who we really are. I can't wait to hear what you think about this one! 👇🏾
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Comfort in a bowl. Rice and lentils simmered with woody whole spices and @neetzb home made Goda Masala spice mix from Maharashtra and her recipe. Friends who give food gifts are the best kind of… https://t.co/LatQTVM9Lf