I’m long overdue an update on the blog so I think it’s fitting I start off with my 3 year old red scotch bonnet plant. I’ve overwintered this plant since I planted it back in 2010. The last couple of years i’ve kept it well trimmed with the idea of turning it onto a bonchi…
This chilli chutney recipe is another of those simple little recipes that tastes incredible yet is so easy to make. Not only is it quick to make but it stores well and is the perfect way to preserve your homegrown chillies. It is delicious served with cheese and biscuits, cold meats or in any sandwich….
Rajma Masala is a red kidney bean curry dish popular throughout the north of India, particularly in the Punjab. This simple dish can be served either as a vegetarian main or a side dish. As with all Punjabi dishes some versions of this recipe call for dangerous levels of cream to be added! In this…
A few months ago i got a slightly random phone call form my father asking if I wanted a tandoor oven. He was at a local auction and had spotted a lot that contained 4 fully functional, clay lined tandoors that had presumably been used by some now defunct catering business. The good news was…
A simple guide to propagating curry leaf plants from cuttings. Here’s how to propagate them from cuttings, overwinter them successfully and keep them producing fresh leaves
Tandoori chicken is without a doubt one of my favourite indian dishes. When I find myself in an Indian restaurant for the first time I always find it hard not to order the tandoori chicken as a starter. Tender moist chicken, slightly charred in places and far from dry delicately spiced with a blend of…
Why are your chilli plant leaves turning yellow? We cover all the causes — from overwatering and nutrient deficiency to magnesium shortage and root problems — with fixes for each.
So it seems after a couple of false starts spring is well and truly with us. While the nights are still quite chilly the days are getting noticeably longer and we’ve had a nice sunny bank holiday weekend. Combined with the warmer temperatures this glorious sunshine is really kicking the plants on. Now is the…
When it comes to kebabs these lamb koftas really do take some beating. They’re simple to make and can be cooked equally well in a tandoor, on a bbq or on a griddle plan in the kitchen. There are literally thousands of variations on this recipe out there inspired by various countries accross europe and…