Is it just me, or do you think of Curry as well as soon as Friday is lurking around the corner? After more than 12 years of living in the UK I learnt one thing; i.e., the British love their Curries – and so do I! And who better to ask than my favourite Indian ‘mother figure’ Manjula?

My ‘Indian mother’ teaching me to cook

I first came across Manjua’s website and YouTube Channel when I turned vegeterian some seven to eight years ago. My journey continued into a purely plant-based lifestyle later on, and discovering the multitude of options I had available in the Indian cuisine most certainly helped! I’m an addict to Indian food now! I love rich flavours, spices, different textures and levels of spiciness, and the gorgeous aroma that spreads through your entire flat when you cook any Indian dish. 

Not knowing back then how to cook great Indian food, Manjula’s discovery was my saviour. With over 200 recipes she gave me plenty of opportunity to explore. Manjula tought me how to cook authentic, home-made Indian food, and I am deeply grateful for that.

Travel experience in India

Now, don’t get me wrong. I am by far no expert in the Indian cuisine, but travelling to India a couple of times now and learning even more about their colourful and rich culture, helped. Their cultural variety is greatly reflected in the variety of their dishes. Did I bring shiploads of spices back? Of course I did! That is my kind of ‘souvenir shopping’.
I’m still blown away by the fact that they have 22 major languages in India, 13 different scripts, and more than 720 dialects. That doesn’t make communication any easier, does it? I still managed to get a wholesome dish plated up in front of me, every single time. English is widely spoken, but you may as well find yourself in situations when pointing at stuff is the only option. 

None of that today though. No finger pointing. Find your mouthwatering Curry recipe !

Enjoy and Namaste