Festival of colours

Add contact@maunikagowardhan.co.uk to your contacts No images? Click here Happy Holi! This week we celebrate the festival of colours and I am delighted to have my family and friends over. The perfect excuse to cook a delicious Indian feast! Holi is a celebration that marks the arrival of spring and new beginnings, bringing vibrance, colour and joy to our lives! And the food is reflective of the occasion with lots of savoury and sweet snacks, tangy chaat offerings and deliciously vibrant curries. Head over to BBC Food where I’ve shared some of my favourite recipes including Bhel Puri and Samosa Chaat. These dishes are an absolute gem and worth trying out. Make sure not to skimp on the chutneys as they lift the flavour! I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be leading the British Library Food Season - Taste of India session in May this year. It’s a chance for me to share stories from my time growing up in Bombay, India, and I’ll be chatting with four Indian food writers and restaurateurs about their heritage, regional food and spices. It’s such an honour to host these conversations, to talk about diversity and dishes from the subcontinent, and to celebrate the regions of India. Check out all the details and book your tickets. I’m looking forward to meeting you all! As I mentioned in my last issue, we’re inching closer to the US release of Thali and, if you happen to be waiting for your copy of the book, be sure to tag me on Instagram along with the #thalicookbook hashtag. I’d love to see your dishes! And remember, you can still enter the pre-order competition for a chance to win a Thali set from the team at BlissVeda! Last but by no means least, if you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that Thali was named in the Times Top 10 Non-Fiction best-selling books last weekend! This is a wonderful milestone, one that I want to express my gratitude for. Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more exciting news over the coming months. Thank you as always for your messages, emails and posts. Until next time, happy cooking! Win a BlissVeda Thali! Celebrate the release of Thali in the US and Canada and enter our competition to win a BlissVeda Thali! Enter Now Mother’s Day Thali is book of the month on Jamie Oliver’s cookbook club in association with Waterstones, so if you’re looking for a gift, Waterstones is offering Thali at half price when you use the code COOKBOOKCLUBMAR Buy Pani Puri Create these crispy puris stuffed with beansprouts, boondi and spiced water. They’re delicious little morsels and one of India's most popular street foods. This recipe uses readymade puris so they're quick and easy to put together. RECIPES My Indian Recipe App Download my app and you'll find lots of authentic Indian recipes including street food, snacks, curries and desserts to inspire you. Every month I share brand new recipes, upcoming events and cookery ideas. You can also find spice tips, information about cookery classes, my favourite Indian restaurants and travel ideas to cities across India to explore as well. DOWNLOAD Quick Cook Chilli chutney: soak 8-10 mild dried red chillies in warm water. Grind with 3 cloves garlic, a pinch of salt & 1 tsp tamarind paste to a coarse mix and enjoy! To stay up-to-date with the latest news from my kitchen, follow me on Instagram and Twitter. Forward to a friend . Preferences . Unsubscribe © Cook in a Curry Ltd. All rights reserved.