Indian Garam Masala powder or Spice mix. Selective focus

How to Make a Garam Masala

August 23, 2022 smitsa 1

A masala is a particular pungent spice mix from the Indian subcontinent. The infamous garam masala is a particular variant which means ‘hot spice mix’ […]

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Chaat Masala

August 22, 2022 smitsa 0

Chaat masala has a very distinctive flavour and competes with garam masala as a suitable alternative spice flavouring. It’s a favourite of many. It is […]

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How to Prepare Fried Rice

August 22, 2022 smitsa 0

I love fried rice especially with a super curry. Serves 8; Preparation time: 5 minutes; Cooking time: 15 mins; Total time: 20 minutes. Ingredients: 2/3 […]

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Kesari Kheer

August 22, 2022 smitsa 0

A really delicious milky dessert is this Kesari Kheer. I’m not sure where it comes from originally but it’s easy to make.  Ingredients: 1.5 litres […]

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Basmati Rice

August 22, 2022 smitsa 0

Basmati rice is an absolute requirement for any Indian curry. In fact we recommend only purchasing this from a solid reputable Indian source. In  most […]

Santiago de Campostela, in Galicia

The Cuisine of Galicia

August 9, 2022 smitsa 0

In the north-west of Spain lies a region that would fit happily into the heartland of Western England or the UK. It is the province […]