From the kitchen

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Stories, heritage and the occasional something special — straight from our Delhi kitchen.

Why We Don't Make A Madras Curry Blend
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Why We Don't Make A Madras Curry Blend

We thought we’d address one of the not-so-Indian elephants in the room when it comes to one dish in particular which we are as...

Jan 28, 20262 min read
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Why We Don’t Do a Balti Blend
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Why We Don’t Do a Balti Blend

Image: Mrs Balbir Singh’s slow-cooked Kashmiri Rogan Josh with naan, basmati rice, and onion salad—showcasing authentic In...

Aug 20, 20254 min read
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The Great Base Gravy Con
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The Great Base Gravy Con

How British Indian Restaurants Traded Flavour for Convenience — And Why We’re Reclaiming What Was Lost At some point, Briti...

Apr 17, 20252 min read
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Burn the Ladder: Why It’s Time to Stop Measuring Indian Food by Heat
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Burn the Ladder: Why It’s Time to Stop Measuring Indian Food by Heat

Real Indian food isn’t a ladder of heat levels. It’s a Flavour Spectrum. Insist on Indian-Indian like the Butter Chicken pic...

Feb 20, 20254 min read
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