Atcha- the new kind of Indian

The national lockdown starting from 5 November 2020 means the diaspora will be celebrating Diwali under strict rules. It means some people will be stuck alone at home and meeting loved ones only virtually. There will also be the yearning to...

Zaman, a feast of flavours

A celebration among British Asians will always include a grand feast, whether it is at home or restaurant, no jubilation is complete without eating well. A few weeks ago, I visited the Zaman restaurant, which has recently been taken over by...

Like any other Bengali child from a modest upbringing, Prabir Chattopadhyay grew up seeing his mother cook various Bengali dishes for the family and for the temple. The yearning to learn cooking began early and he and his little sister would...

Chancellor Phillip Hammond's proposal to introduce a levy on single use plastic packaging has been welcomed by the Chairman of the Asian Catering Federation (ACF), Yawar Khan. The ACF represents the interests of 35,000 takeaways and restaurants...

Kaju katli cashew fudgeThis gluten-free Indian fudge recipe is made by grinding and kneading cashew nuts into a nutty dough. A touch of saffron adds colour,...



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