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
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
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
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
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
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
This month’s recipe features a vegetarian dish which would work just as well for a starter. However served in slightly bigger portions, as below, it makes an impressive main dish for vegetarians. You could really use your imagination and substitute pretty much anything you like for the filling. Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 medium Desiree potatoes, Read More
A Chinese influence is evident in this vegetarian feast, but the most distinguishing feature of the dish is the thin omelettes we make to envelop the stir-fried rice. The mushrooms on their own are also good to pass round as a snack with drinks. Serves 4 Ingredients: 700g shiitake, chestnut or closed-cup mushrooms, stems removed, Read More
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
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, Market Kitchen and is a regular face at food festivals up and down the country including Taste of London Read More