Maunika Gowardhan
Professional chef
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Recipes
Lamb Curry with Mustard Oil, Turmeric, Chilli and Ahuna Masala
Maunika Gowardhan · Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens
An authentic Indian dish, this slow cooked lamb curry recipe by Maunika Gowardhan is made with ahuna masala and mustard oil.
Paneer Butter Masala
Maunika Gowardhan · Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens
Maunika Gowardhan's recipe for paneer butter masala is delicately spiced and creamy - the perfect vegetarian alternative if you love butter chicken.
Pickled Squash with Turmeric & Dried Mango Powder
Maunika Gowardhan · Thali: A Joyful Celebration of Indian Home Cooking
Achari means ‘pickling’. Cooking vegetables in pickling spices is a classic method within the northwest of India. In this recipe, the pumpkin or squash is stir-fried with whole spices, turmeric and dried mango powder, which adds the required sour flavour without any moisture.
Spiced Chicken Curry with Curry Leaves, Garlic, Chilli and Tamarind
Maunika Gowardhan · Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens
This Mangalorean recipe for spicy red curry with garlic and tamarind by Maunika Gowardhan is full of aromatic flavours you will love.
Spicy Lamb Chops Marinated in Garlic, Chilli & Garam Masala
Maunika Gowardhan · Tandoori Home Cooking
Whenever she wanted to serve up something truly special for dinner parties at our family home in Mumbai, my mum would always make these masala lamb chops. Adding Worcestershire sauce (a must-have ingredient in a lot of Parsi dishes) to the marinade gives a lovely umami flavour to the lamb along with the garlic, ginger and ground spices. I opt to use a shop-bought chilli-garlic sauce that has a vibrant red colour and the perfect consistency to coat the meat. Adjust the quantity of the chilli-garlic sauce depending on how spicy it is. Cooked in the oven, the rich marinade clings to the lightly charred chops.
Sweetcorn and Pepper Curry with Cumin, Coriander and Garam Masala
Maunika Gowardhan · Curry
Some of my favourite curries are undoubtedly served at Indian weddings – and I’ve attended my fair share of them! If you have the opportunity, make sure to get on the guestlist for an Indian wedding, just so that you can have an absolute feast! One such dish commonly served is this creamy (bell) pepper curry with green chillies and coriander (cilantro). Served with pulao or chapattis, it is such a comforting meal.