https://www.amarskitchen.com/workshop-dates daily 0.75 2020-01-26 https://www.amarskitchen.com/workshop-dates/2020/1/1/private-dining monthly 0.5 2020-01-28 https://www.amarskitchen.com/welcome-pacific daily 1.0 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1514927662532-BITLWFUUK2TWN800LZEM/IMG_8971.JPG Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516537781572-YKN5AIA8VWLPG2UDRBAV/dhana+powder.JPG Welcome Coriander Powder (Dhana) ground from Coriander Seeds (try and find the freshest possible as this will really make a difference) along with Chilli and Tumeric this complete the essential trio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516542611986-LFOPDSIXC1M14QQ5ATHV/dry+chilli.JPG Welcome Dried Chilli adding these either whole or if you are feeling a little braver cracked into dishes, these will add heat and depth that will add to the flavour without overpowering the dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516543111987-HE7X6GPK3TOZKEXSUWE7/sesame+seeds.JPG Welcome Sesame Seeds truly versatile, sesame seeds can either be added to pastries to add an additional edge and crunch without taking over the flavour, homemade sticky sesame snaps, or made sprinkled over a warm salad, once slightly toasted the bitter sweet taste completes your dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516537730065-J1MTS1QLGLF2DFLYO9QN/jeera.JPG Welcome Cumin Seeds (Jeera) these simple cupboard essentials can transform a simple dish into one with a warm earth, smoky flavour. once cooked it carries a beautiful nutty but sweet taste https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516537772552-AFOX6HYIMBSSLGRKVISV/tumeric.JPG Welcome Tumeric Powder (Haldi) increasing in popularity as its antiseptic qualities are becoming more widely known, but this vibrant powder is one of the three building blocks to indian cooking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516537766218-AM72QVMASMJGS4RQRY5Q/chilli+powder.JPG Welcome Chilli Powder flavours can vary from mind blowing to aromatic and everything in between, look out for a powder which does not look too orange or smooth and don't be afraid to experiment trying new powders as the flavours do really vary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516540544841-KUHNC5XZAE33FX31LDWQ/cloves.JPG Welcome Cloves (Lavang) these dried flower buds give a warm, strong and luxurious flavour, whether used to spice warmed oil or ghee or added to apple crumble this versatile ingredient will transform any dish. Add to rice whilst you boil and the flavour will be subtle but warming (count how many you add to your dish and take them out before serving) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516540291390-IRAE390SMHOANXNGLCI3/garam+masala.JPG Welcome Garam Masala a stable in most indian households, this can typically be made up of roasting and searing around 20 various spices and grinding into a powder, making homemade is good but there are some really great ready made ones out in the shops, look around and if possible try before you buy, recommendations are a great way to find the right Garam Masala, the key to using garam masala is to add to the flavour of the dish and not to overpower using too much, and always add near the end unless using as a marinade for meats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516542089996-MRNR55OBNL45GA9RF2AY/curry+leaf.JPG Welcome Curry Leaves first browned in hot oil this leaf will add a depth to your dishes (remember to remove before serving) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516537743890-H6X8RUA44V3OJXFECZ12/mustard+seeds.JPG Welcome Black Mustard Seeds (Rai) added early to oil or ghee to temper in flavours and add a foundation to any curry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516543521268-VN3Z9S3U6Y9IDUH36ZJK/elachi.JPG Welcome Green Cardamon (Elaichi) known as the 'queen of spices' whether the small black seeds are added whole to sweet or savoury dishes or to boiled milk on a cold winters evening cardamon adds a warming perfume to your dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1516542952096-U0OBPM835SE2Y8U5RPE7/cinnamon+sticks.JPG Welcome Cinnamon whether used whole as above or in powder form, Cinnamon adds a luxurious element to either curries or chocolate swirls.... this truly is a spice which should be everyones kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1580418506738-XNPQEQ9SAVG5TH9O4019/IMG_4825.JPG Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1580417269231-P8V80WKRIQYBNJ6QE3E0/Butter+chicken+Image.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1514910971331-3N9MPYC1EU0GNJB4674L/IMG_1410.JPG Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1620489990662-GKG7JAKGFVNUOVN3TAWV/plates.jpg Welcome https://www.amarskitchen.com/butterchicken daily 0.75 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1579166859865-P49AJ7AL3BRYNJ5BN21O/Butter+chicken+Image.jpg Butter Chicken (Cauliflower) Recipe https://www.amarskitchen.com/asianfriedcauliflower daily 0.75 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4b80cac027d80d1f8aeab1/1580419201615-FG1Z94OS2ZYPDKC1MFMT/IMG_4825.JPG Asian Fried Cauliflower with Peri Wedges