recipes

Firecracker chicken wings
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 6, 2018 by

March – Salmon With Dill And Horseradish

This recipe for tandoori-style salmon gets an unusual twist from the addition of horseradish in the marinade, a very British combination. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 salmon fillets, about 150g each, cut into 75g chunks For the first marinade 1 tablespoon ginger & garlic paste 1 teaspoon salt Juice from  ½  a lemon For the second marinade Read More

guardian a cook's kitchen
Posted on February 8, 2018 by

PRESS

Vivek is considered one of the foremost authorities on Indian food in the UK and is a familiar face in the national media. He continues to make appearances on cookery shows such as Saturday Kitchen, Masterchef and Market Kitchen and is a regular face at food festivals up and down the country including Taste of Read More

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Posted on February 6, 2018 by

Spiced Banana Tarte Tatin

This is an example of a dessert we used to serve in Cinnamon Kitchen and shows how we gave a popular European dessert an Indian spice treatment. This can be a great dessert to prepare for your loved one on Valentine’s Day or of course for any of your other dinners. It is actually not Read More

Spinach Dumplings & Lemon Rice
Posted on January 4, 2018 by

January – Spinach Dumplings And Lemon Rice

This is a very good vegetarian main course, and easy enough to put together – an ideal dish that allows for better appreciation of colours, flavours and textures. Serves 4 Ingredients: 250g grated cottage cheese 2 large boiled potatoes, grated 100g spinach leaves washed, dried and shredded 2.5cm piece of fresh ginger; peeled and finely Read More

Christmas SK
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 December 1, 2017 by

December – Dry-Spice-Crusted Guinea Fowl With Yellow Lentil Sauce

This is a modern interpretation of a typical, everyday Indian dish of dal-roti and kukkad – i.e. lentils, bread and country chicken. Even though guinea fowl became more and more available all year round, I still think the winter season is great for cooking with poultry and game. Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 guinea fowl breasts, Read More

VS on MKR UK
Posted on November 8, 2017 by

Vivek Judging On My Kitchen Rules UK – Next Week

Hot on the heels of Vivek’s appearance on Channel4’s Tricks of the Restaurant Trade that aired on 6th November, also look out for Vivek on the semi finals of My Kitchen Rules UK (@MKR_UK) next week. Tune in to Channel4 on Thursday 16th November, 1.05pm. This competitive cooking show has returned for a second series where 20 Read More

Charred Pork Ribs with Hot-and-Sweet Glaze_9223
Posted on November 1, 2017 by

November – Charred Pork Ribs With Hot-And-Sweet Glaze

For the month of November I am sharing this finger licking delicious Charred Pork Ribs recipe. This method of double cooking ribs – first cooking in liquid and then grilling – gives a fantastic silky, fall-off-the-bone texture and deep rich flavours. Yes, you can argue that the spicing is quite Chinese, but, hey, it’s the 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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