Indian Festival Feasts

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Posted on April 3, 2018 by

April – Firecracker Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are an easy recipe to prepare in advance, and then simply fry before serving. You can use the entire wing if you like, but these are best with just the wing drumsticks (the piece of wing from the shoulder joint to the next). It gets a little messy to eat the whole Read More

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Posted on March 23, 2018 by

Spring & Events To Look Forward To

Dear Friends, With spring here and the sun that’s been showing itself more and more, it brings about new energy. Even though, at the Cinnamon Collection we never sit still and as always, for this upcoming season, we have a lot of excited plans and events that I personally look forward to. Let me start by wishing everyone a great upcoming Easter break. Read More

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Posted on December 27, 2017 by

2017 – The Year That Was…

2017 for us began on roller skates, simply because we had just opened Cinnamon Bazaar in November 2016. It was one thrilling ride, where we were learning our way around Covent Garden and finding our feet with our new restaurant. At the same time, we were enjoying the attention that Cinnamon Bazaar was getting. We were thrilled with meeting lots of Read More

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Posted on December 20, 2017 by

Saturday Kitchen Christmas Special

I’m delighted to be on the Christmas episode of Saturday Kitchen upcoming weekend. Christmas is possibly one of my favourite times of the year together with the feasts that are associated with it. The bit I am most thrilled about though, is being on the show alongside my personal food hero Rick Stein.  I have long been Read More

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Posted on October 18, 2017 by

October – Carrot Halwa Spring Rolls

Carrot halwa in its traditional form must be India’s most recognisable dessert as it is cooked in most Indian homes in winter. Carrot halwa is a great dessert for for instance Diwali and it is not very difficult to make. Serves 6 Ingredients: 60g ghee or clarified butter 250g regular carrots, peeled and grated 250g Read More

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Posted on July 31, 2017 by

Vivek Singh at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2017

We are excited to announce that Vivek Singh will be coming to this year’s edition of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Edinburgh International Book Festival is one of the world’s best-respected international literary festivals, that will be held from 12th-29th August 2017. The festival takes place in Edinburgh’s Charlotte Square Gardens, where more than Read More

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Posted on July 25, 2017 by

July – Lassi Panna Cotta

Lassi Panna Cotta – a fresh, summery dessert accompanied by juicy, sweet mangoes, perfect at this time of year. Anyone who has travelled to India in the summer will be familiar with Lassi stalls that pop up all over small towns and cities during the summer months serving these cooling drinks at the peak of Read More

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Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Vivek Singh at Topping Books, Bath

Topping and Company, the iconic independent bookshop situated in the heart of Bath, is host to Vivek Singh on Wednesday 28th June for a special evening of cookery and conversation surrounding the launch of his latest cookbook Indian Festival Feasts. Topping’s in Bath has a great calendar of events lined up for 2017, with Chef Read More

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Posted on June 20, 2017 by

June – Whole Braised Leg of Lamb with Peppercorn and Nutmeg

June saw the launch of Vivek Singh’s latest cookbook, Indian Festival Feasts! In celebration of this, for the June recipe we’re sharing an ultimate celebration dish. Raan; whole braised leg of lamb with peppercorn and nutmeg is a real centrepiece! It’s also very simple as far as the number of ingredients go, making it an Read More

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Posted on June 12, 2017 by

Taste of London 2017

The Cinnamon Club is returning to Taste of London We’re delighted to once again be returning to Taste of London (14-18 June), which takes place in Regent’s Park. We have been lucky enough to be involved in the five day foodie festival since it began in 2004! The festival is packed full of live demonstrations, Read More

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