Burmese Kaala Halwa
A traditional Burmese sweet made with coconut milk and jaggery, cooked until dark, glossy and caramel-like.
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A traditional Burmese sweet made with coconut milk and jaggery, cooked until dark, glossy and caramel-like.
A spiced Burmese coley fish curry served with brown buttered rice. Comforting and full of flavour.
Amè hnat, a traditional Burmese braised beef curry: marinated beef cooked slowly until meltingly tender.
Burmese tea leaf salad: pickled tea leaves with roasted peanuts and crunchy beans. Bold, savoury and vegan.
A no-bake treat made with desiccated coconut, condensed milk and chocolate, set in colourful layers.
A Burmese street food salad of rice and noodles tossed with bold savoury, tangy and crunchy toppings. Great for gatherings.
An autumn twist on the Burmese semolina cake sanwin makin, made with pumpkin, butter and warm spices.
Burmese coconut chicken noodles, topped with crispy rice noodles, fresh garnishes and homemade chilli oil.
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy cashew sauce with aromatic spices and a gentle heat.
Amè hnat, a traditional Burmese braised beef curry: marinated beef cooked slowly until meltingly tender.
Kabuli pulao, Afghanistan’s national dish: lamb shanks slow-cooked with whole spices, rice cooked in the broth and topped with sweet…
Afghan rice with tender spiced beef, fluffy basmati, caramelised carrots and raisins. A centrepiece for festive occasions.
A rich chicken curry made without any onions, using tomatoes, ghee and warm spices for a thick, full-flavoured gravy.
Crispy, spicy Chicken 65 layered with fragrant biryani rice. Two favourites in one dish.
Tender mutton chops simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy. A hearty curry for special occasions and big family meals.
Burmese marrow fritters in a spiced gram flour batter, fried until crunchy. A popular Burmese street snack.
Skinless chicken legs cooked in a creamy, spiced sauce made rich with evaporated milk. Serve with naan or rice.
Masala chicken karahi cooked over hot charcoal on the grill, for a smoky flavour you can't get on the hob.
A mild, creamy chicken korma made in one pan in about 30 minutes, with no overnight marinating. Serve with naan.
Our take on Dishoom's black dal: black urad dal slow-cooked with gentle spices and finished with double cream.
Tender lamb slow-cooked in a rich gravy of pistachios, cashews, cream and yoghurt. One for special dinners.
A no-fuss chicken curry built from everyday ingredients and warm spices, finished with fresh coriander. Ready in about an hour.
Street-style chickpea chaat with crispy curry leaves, tangy ketchup and warm spices. No soaking, and ready in under 20 minutes.
Chicken breast in a rich, nutty pistachio sauce with green chillies. Simple to make and good enough for guests.