Category Archives: Curry

Curry night!

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’ve been a big fan of Indian food ever since my West Yorkshire student days. My battered old copy of Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cookery is one of my most treasured recipe books. I realised the other day that there is … Continue reading →

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Spiced lamb or beef curry with spinach

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is a really comforting curry dish that can be made with lamb or beef; just bear in mind that beef can take slightly longer to cook than lamb. It’s a medium heat sauce but you can add more chilli … Continue reading →

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How to cook perfect basmati rice: a step-by-step guide

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love to serve fluffy mounds of basmati rice with curries or as part of a cold buffet. So, what’s the secret to making that perfect, fluffy dry mound of rice every time? Even experienced cooks can find this a … Continue reading →

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Keralan pork curry with fresh pineapple chutney

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love curries made with chicken, beef or lamb but this pork curry is one of my absolute favourites. You need good quality shoulder pork from a proper butcher that’s been chopped into nice hearty chunks. It should be marbled … Continue reading →

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