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

Behind the Blend: Shahi Chicken Masala
Behind the Blend

Behind the Blend: Shahi Chicken Masala

In the vibrant world of Indian curries, few dishes capture the imagination quite like Shahi Chicken Masala. According to many f...

Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Hear Our Diwali Playlist

Hear Our Diwali Playlist

Did you know that many genres of Indian music are some of the world's fastest growing on the international stage? Take things...

Oct 28, 20241 min read
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5 North Indian Breads: A Journey Through the Bread Basket of India

5 North Indian Breads: A Journey Through the Bread Basket of India

Embark on a culinary adventure through North India’s bread basket — from the fertile plains of Punjab to the wider region’s ric...

Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Spice Journeys: Mrs. Balbir Singh's Coastal Curries

Spice Journeys: Mrs. Balbir Singh's Coastal Curries

In the world of Indian home cookery, few names carry the same reverence as Mrs. Balbir Singh. Her spice blends are a celebrat...

Sep 18, 20244 min read
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Behind the Blend: Biryani Masala

Behind the Blend: Biryani Masala

The spice mix that elevates tradition to perfection. Biryani is more than just a dish—it’s a legacy, a culinary journey that ...

Sep 16, 20245 min read
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Behind The Blend: Garam Masala
Behind the Blend

Behind The Blend: Garam Masala

A Symphony of Spices: Unraveling the Enigma of Garam Masala Garam masala, a cornerstone of North Indian cuisine, is more than ...

Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Ghee: India's Culinary Liquid Gold

Ghee: India's Culinary Liquid Gold

Ghee, also known as clarified butter, has been used for centuries in traditional Indian cooking. It is made by simmering butte...

Sep 9, 20243 min read
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9 Reasons To Ditch The Takeaways

9 Reasons To Ditch The Takeaways

In addition to saving yourself a small fortune, here are nine eminently sensible reasons to ditch many of the takeaways, deli...

Sep 9, 20242 min read
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The World's Most Misunderstood Curry
Behind the Blend

The World's Most Misunderstood Curry

GOAN VINDALOO The World's Most Misunderstood Curry IT'S TIME...TO SAVOUR THE TRUE FLAVOUR The outstanding dish that is vindal...

Jun 14, 20241 min read
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The Spice Mix - Date Night Spotify Playlist

The Spice Mix - Date Night Spotify Playlist

If you'd like to take it down a notch from our rather upbeat Holi Edition Playlist, and enjoy some mellow tunes... do we have t...

Mar 10, 20231 min read
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Hear Our First Spotify Playlist

Hear Our First Spotify Playlist

We're very pleased to announce our first playlist on Spotify available for all to hear and fill the air with happiness, positiv...

Mar 3, 20231 min read
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Mrs Balbir Singh's Indian Cookery book anonymously returned 53 years late to Paisley Library

Mrs Balbir Singh's Indian Cookery book anonymously returned 53 years late to Paisley Library

Paisley Central Library team supervisor Linda Flynn with the copy of Mrs Balbir Singh’s Indian Cookery book which was myste...

Jul 30, 20212 min read
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