Designed by a curry-holic, for other curry lovers

500 g (1.1 lb) Bananas, raw, skinned, washed, cut into even-sized roundsSalt to tasteCoconut oil / Vegetable oil for frying Heat the oil in a wok (kadhai); add the bananas…

For garnish, take a large fresh chilli, cut lengthways up to 1 inch from the root, turn 90 degrees and do the same cut. Carefully remove all the flesh and…

1lb fresh or frozen spinach2 tablespoon corn oil2 medium onions, diced6-8 curry leaves¼ teaspoon onion seeds1¼ garlic pulp1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon chilli powder1 teaspoon salt1½ teaspoon ground coriander1 large red…

1kg flavoursome grapes, such as Muscat1 habanero chilli1 15g caster sugar1 large lime, juiced3 tablespoon cherry brandy, clear if possible Put the grapes in a non-corrosive pan with the chilli,…

This is a pretty straghtforward recipe, that should take no more than 30 minutes from beginning to end (including boiling the potatoes). Lovely as a side dish or even as…

8 oz Basmati rice15 fl oz chicken stock4 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing1 large red pepper, seeded and finely diced3 round tablespoon seedless raisins2 oz dry-roasted peanuts, chopped (optional) Cook the rice…

2 large onions2 tomatoes1 mixed herbs1 Tablespoon lemon juice Slice the onion and tomatoes thinly, sprinkle the mixed herbs, and cover in the juice. Mix well. Ideal with poppadums and main…

Not my idea of a nice drink, but I know plenty of people that do like the coolness of a lassi. Personally I'll drink a Cobra instead! 1/2 cup plain…

1 lb green beans3 Tbsp sunflower oil3 oz cashews1 garlic clove, chopped1 Tbsp chopped thyme Slice the beans. Boil them in lightly salted water until they are just tender then…

If you can't find Garam Masala, try using the following instead. Always mix the spices together in a glass or jar rather than in the food you're cooking: 3/4 teaspoon…