Nisha Katona
Professional chef
Books & Sources
Recipes

Aloo Ghobi
Nisha Katona · The Spice Tree
Cheap and healthy ingredients combine alongside store-cupboard spices to create this Indian staple, Aloo Ghobi.
Aubergine with Nigella and Poppy Seed
Nisha Katona · The Spice Tree: Indian Cooking Made Beautifully Simple
This is a Rolls-Royce of a dish. Poppy seed and mustard seem to dive straight into the endorphins. I implore you to please master ground white poppy seeds, as they are one of those Indian kitchen secrets that will change your world. Grind them and they will keep in a jar for weeks. Do make play of the spice formula in this recipe – try it with green beans, courgettes and potato and let the scales fall from your eyes.

Goan Fish Curry with Tamarind
Nisha Katona · The Spice Tree
Enjoy the bold flavours of Goa in this lip-smacking fish curry recipe from The Spice Tree. Nisha Katona pairs tamarind with delicate white fish with delicious results.

Lamb Plum Anise Curry
Nisha Katona · The Spice Tree
Enjoy the sweet and spicy pairing of plum and anise in this lamb curry from The Spice Tree. With a generous simmering time, you'll enjoy melt-in-the-mouth lamb.
