Basmati Rice

Lamb Biryani

Grind the cashew, poppy seeds and cumin seeds into a smooth paste, using as little water as possible. Set aside.

Indian

Smoked Haddock Kedgeree

Melt 50g butter in a large saucepan (about 20cm across), add 1 finely chopped medium onion and cook gently over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened but not browned.

Indian

Lamb tomato and sweet spices

Use pickled vine leaves here, preserved in brine. Small delicate leaves are better than the large bristly ones but, if only large leaves are to hand, then trim them to roughly 12 by 12 cms so that you...

Moroccan

Chicken Biryani

Aromatic layered rice dish with spiced chicken.

Indian

Jerk chicken with rice & peas

To make the jerk marinade, combine all the ingredients in a food processor along with 1 tsp salt, and blend to a purée. If you’re having trouble getting it to blend, just keep turning off the blender,...

Jamaican

Jeweled Rice

Yes, making this rice is a time commitment and a labor of love. But the ingredients aren't difficult to find, and the finished dish is stunning.