Guava Jelly
One of my strongest sense memories of my childhood is the scent of guavas rising from street stalls and how […]
Frikadells
These spiced meatballs are of Dutch origin. In The Sensible Cook, or Careful Housekeeper, the 1667 Dutch compendium by Pieter van […]
Mussels in a creamy tomato soup
Mussels in creamy tomato soup is a simple and satisfying starter or main dish that fuses Western and south Asian […]
Pork Thiyal
Pork thiyal is an unctuous sour curry y in a light gravy with no coconut milk. The souring agent is […]
The Recipe Book of Ada de la Harpe
Ada Henrietta Ferdinands, my grandmother, was born in 1883, the sixth of the fourteen children of Frederick William Ferdinands and […]
Potato Theldala
This is a great alterative to a potato curry. It’s simple to make, use minimal spice ingredients, and makes a […]
Anton van Reyk’s Uppuma
My Aunt Marie sent me my Uncle Anton’s (her brother) version of a staple South Indian breakfast dish. She said […]
Sri Lankan Mixed Pickle
This is a favourite pickle at the Sri Lankan table. It’s basically a mixed vegetable mustard pickle with ginger, garlic […]
Beetroot pachadi
I love this simple side dish with its perfect combination of beetroot and cumin. When beetroot and cumin come together […]
Squid Risotto
When to add fish or seafood to a risotto is for me always a touch and go. The work around […]