Jeyel’s South Indian Sauces – A Taste Test

Ready-made Indian cooking sauces are not something I would normally use in my everyday Indian cooking. I tend to have all the spices I need in my cupboard anyway. But I made an exception with Jeyel’s South Indian sauces. Jeyel’s South Indian cooking sauces are made from 100% natural ingredients, are free from nasties and…

Simple Curry Dinner for two at home

The following two dishes are my go-to when I want to cook a simple curry dinner for two at home. You can prepare the meat dish on the same day or (preferably) a day in advance so it really develops the rich flavours overnight. Then all you need is to warm it up alongside some…

Tasting Evening at Chakra

I first set my eyes on Chakra whilst having a drink at the pub opposite (The Elephant and Castle). From outside, Chakra looked like a modern, intimate Indian restaurant. The all-white, unadorned interior scheme represented a classy simplicity rather than the vibrant colours one generally associates with Indian restaurants. It also had a neat sheltered…