Mallika Basu
Recipes with spice and flavour + Food for thought. From Mallika Basu, 2 x cookbook author and food and drink industry commentator/adviser. Join me for: simple tips and hacks to be a better home cook, delicious simple recipes from India and beyond, and food stories that matter.

Simply irresistible! One from my Afghani family heritage and a firm favourite.

Light homely Pakistani style Kali Dal. So different to what you think!

Sweet and sour chicken bursting with fresh flavour. Family favourite!

Soothing light dal with no tadka or tempering!

Winning recipe: Super simple restaurant style chicken curry!

The only truly Ayurvedic Khichdi! Must try!

Quick fix egg or Anda paratha. A light lunch staple in my home!

Traditional remedy! Drink this fiery soothing Rasam for a cold

Sweet & spicy cabbage - light lunch packed with Korean flavour!

Best way to eat greens! Dal with fenugreek leaves and spinach, finished with lemon and fennel

Wholesome one pot rice wonder with winter favourite fenugreek and carrots

The best way to have yellow moong lentil dal! A special treat from my home

Nourishing and cosy turmeric chicken & greens noodle soup

Deliciously hearty way with cabbage!

Best Awadhi biryani in London?

The BEST fluffy brown rice method!

Protein packed lentil pancakes with no cook chutneys

Best spiced hot chocolate with top tips!

Warming and cosy you’re going to love this whole mung dal with lots of ginger.

Calling all dal lovers! I have something exciting coming up for you

Once you pop, you can’t stop with these spiced Brussels Sprouts!

Discovering brilliant British pubs with brown landlords

DIY Bengali Mishti with only 3 ingredients! So moreish!

Cosy comforting Haldi Doodh or Turmeric milk.

Classic Jeera Rice (jeera pulao) recipe to liven up a meal

Spiced Cranberry chutney in seconds! My cheat’s tip saves food waste too

The most delicious way to eat Kale, spiced and with potatoes!

Insider intel on Good Food Show, the UK’s largest food event

Pretty in pink cheat’s beetroot and mint raita!

Cosiest ever lamb and turnip curry for the winter season! You will LOVE it