Author Archives: Mallika

I’m Indian, born and brought up in Kolkata.
I moved to England at 18 for university and settled here.
I live in central London.
I cook a mean Indian meal (according to my friends and family).

All this while working as a corporate communications executive, being married and generally having a full life. DINK. YUPPIE. The genuine article.

My point is this: You don’t have to slave over a hot cooker all day to cook an Indian meal. Frankly, I would rather eat my shoe than make a samosa from scratch.

Over the years, I’ve found many authentic Indian dishes that are healthy, quick and simple to make and that can fit into a modern, busy lifestyle.

If you love Indian, cook Indian and spice up your everyday life.

The simplest dal ever?

Use only three ingredients to make my friend’s sublime simplest dal ever

Methi Murgh - A welcome distraction

North Indian Dhaba style chicken curry with fresh tomatoes and fenugreek

The true star of the show

Healthy Hariyali Tikkis with pea, spinach and potatoes for the perfect picnic

The big escape with Tandoori Chicken

Soft, juicy and full of flavour these chicken kebabs are worth every minute