“Mango's are everywhere in Asia and the Pacific, and a favourite of the Australian summer. Our family compound in Sri Lanka was home to a giant old mango tree, so this unusual curry was a staple in our kitchen. We left the stone in as it traps the flavours in [...]
A mallum is a warm coconut and vegetable salad which is included in almost every meal in Sri Lanka. It usually consists of grated coconut and green leafy vegetables or herbs plus anything from banana blossom to green jackfruit. Get creative!
“Breadfruit is such a versatile fruit, with a long history, brought to the world during the spice trades. The Mutiny on the Bounty was even sparked by breadfruit! Grown on a tree about 7 metres tall with beautiful fan-like leaves, this delicately flavoured fruit has to be picked at exactly [...]
"This is a curry that my Grandmother used to love. It’s full of goodness and really tasty. Deep frying peeled eggs gives it a tofu like exterior that absorbs the tasty coconut gravy."
My first thought on encountering this truly unique dish, which is one of Bhutan’s national favourites, was a crazy spicy fondue! The perfect comfort food for the cooler months and keep it spicy, as it should be. You can garnish it with chopped spring onion (scallion) and more fresh chilli [...]
“Dad’s tasty pumpkin curry was a family favourite, if a little unorthodox. The original recipe calls for ground mustard seeds but he always used a tablespoon of mustard and this became the way I made it as well, as it makes the one pot dish rich, healthy and delicious.” This [...]
This fragrant vegan curry is so good for you and contains no oil at all. The added boost of dry roasted coconut gives the curry a wonderful “cooked on the open fire” taste and is also a thickening agent.
PAKORA VEGETABLE & CHICKPEA FRITTERS REGION: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal Across the subcontinent it is common to hear or smell something sizzling in oil by the side of the road, usually at a bus stop or somewhere busy, where the vendor will skilfully scoop up a little bit of batter, [...]
The humble samosa is enjoyed all over the subcontinent in many different forms, and loved by all, but what it says to me is how close all these cultures are. If you don’t want to make the pastry, you can use 4 sheets of frozen shortcrust pastry and cut the [...]
There is nothing quite like a casserole or hot pot to warm you on cold winter nights. In Persia (Iran), a khoresht is a casserole and usually contains beef, but I have found it is beautiful simply made with vegetables. Carrots are regularly used, as are plums and even quinces, [...]
