Tag: basmati rice
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Curry night!
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 quite the collection of Indian and Sri-Lankan-inspired curries and side dishes on the Pigeon Cottage…
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How to cook perfect basmati rice: a step-by-step guide
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 little daunting and end up with a claggy, sticky mess. Well, the mother of a…
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Chicken kedgeree
I love a traditional smoked fish kedgeree so, when I had leftover roast chicken, this recipe was inspired by that. It’s a great family sharing dish for a brunch or supper and very easy to make. The basmati rice base is cooked with fragrant chicken broth made with the leftover carcass, infused with ginger and…
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