Stories

Small stories from a generous table.

Food carries place with it. These short essays look at ingredients, techniques and the feeling behind a good Indian meal, written for readers rather than search engines.

Ingredient

Why cardamom changes a room

Green cardamom is small, floral and persistent. In a slow curry or a sweet finish, it gives the air around a dish a second life.

Technique

The quiet confidence of the tandoor

A clay oven is not a shortcut to char. It asks for patience, a hot surface and ingredients prepared to meet the heat.

Table

The best order is rarely the biggest

Generosity is not the same as excess. A few dishes with different personalities can make a more memorable meal than a table covered in repeats.

Place

Indian food in Dublin, shared locally

Restaurants give a city new habits: a favourite curry, a late takeaway, a table where birthdays become annual landmarks.

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