Indian cuisine

Idli (for 12 idlis)

Idli are the soft, steamed rice-and-lentil cakes of South India — a light, classic breakfast. The quickest way uses a…

Indian cuisine is wonderfully tasty. The goddess Annapūrṇā always inspires it — from anna (“food”) and pūrṇa (“complete, abundant, full”).…

Masala dosa: a thin rice-and-lentil crêpe filled with a spiced potato preparation. Ingredients A batter made from rice powder and…

Vegetable biryani: fragrant rice with vegetables, whole spices and fresh mint, to serve with a raita. Ingredients 2 cups biryani…

Wholewheat penne coated in a raw avocado sauce with lime, basil and pine nuts — fresh and creamy. Ingredients 500…

Upma, a savoury “porridge” of toasted semolina (rava) with vegetables and spices — a classic Indian breakfast. Ingredients 1 tomato,…

Pappadams, thin crisp wafers that accompany every Indian meal — ready in seconds. Ingredients pappadams sunflower oil Preparation Heat the…

Chickpeas simmered with peppers, tomatoes and gentle spices — simple, comforting and vegetarian. Ingredients 225 g soaked chickpeas 2 red…

A raw, creamy dessert by Sophia, at the Karanasos Hotel (island of Andros) — ready in a minute. Ingredients 1…