I’m Maunika and I’m an Indian chef and food writer. Raised in Mumbai, my food influences stem from traditional home cooking, creating authentic and delicious Indian dishes full of flavour and spice.
The idea of adding papad to a curry may not sound appetising although on my recent trip to Rajasthan this is one dish I couldn’t get enough of. I was there during the summer months of April travelling across the […]
With Indo-Chinese influences this is just one of the few delicious dishes that is relished across cities in India. A definite on the menu for vegetarians; Gobi Manchurian is coated in a chilli garlic sauce with spring onions. The sauce […]
Its finally here!! I think the best part of every year has got to be Mango season, especially when Alphonso mangoes come flooding through from April. Of course there are all sorts of varieties that are in season until late […]
The vibrant colour and flavour of green herbs make a delicious addition to marinades, tandoori dishes, breads and gravies. In Indian cooking, a lot of green leafy veg also get added to give the required colour but I find the […]
‘Do Pyaza’ meaning double onions is a term used for this north Indian curry. Slow cooking the onions in a Murgh do Pyaza is key as its goes a lovely caramel colour and gives the curry a deep rich flavour […]
Curry takes you on a culinary journey through the diverse and delicious world of regional Indian curries.
Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries truly special, Curry is a definitive guide to eating your way across India’s incredible flavours. Thanks to their own crops, culture and traditions, each Indian state has distinct differences in the curries they create. From the aromas of the Himalayan region in the North to the fiery tastes of the South, the recipes in Curry bring the essence of each region into your kitchen.
Discover the Kolhapuri Kaala Lamb Sukka, spiced masala lamb, or the humble but delicious Lucknowi Aloo Matar, a potato and green peas curry. You will even learn how to improve the basics of your Indian cookery, including how to much paneer from scratch and how to make ghee.
I love Maunika's cooking. Her food is a joy - she makes incredible Indian food really achievable at home.
Jamie Oliver
With a variety of spices in the Indian cooking repertoire it can be tricky to decide where to begin. What are the must have spices in the kitchen and how to get the most out of them? This spice guide gives you an insight to what Indian kitchens and regional communities stock up. Also simple hints, tips and tricks on how to use each spice along with a suggested list of recipes for the spices.
Curry takes you on a culinary journey through the diverse and delicious world of regional Indian curries. Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries truly special, Curry is a definitive guide to eating your way across India’s incredible flavours.
