An Insight into Butter Chicken

Not every Indian dish is so hot that it induces sweating and teary eyes and it is a common misconception that you have to be a fan of spicy food in order to fully enjoy a hearty Indian meal. Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a spiced tomato and cream curry that is […]

3 Curries for Those Who Love Spicy Food

There is no question that Indian food can be quite spicy when you start ordering dishes that are cooked using spices like bhut jolokia, more commonly known as the ghost chilli. Here at Royal Nawaab, we work hard in order to ensure that our menu provides a versatile array of curries that will appeal to […]

What is the Difference Between Ghee and Butter?

The cooking styles found in different cuisines can often be so specific that it all comes down to the type of oil that is used to bring out the flavour at the very start of the cooking process. Ghee and butter are actually relatively similar ingredients, however ghee is more predominantly used in Asian cooking. […]

The History of Indian Cuisine

There is no questioning the popularity of Indian cuisine with Western diners as there are thought to be at least 12,000 Indian restaurants in the UK alone, however very little is known about the cultural and religious history of the food itself and the outside influences that made it what it is today. After all, […]

The Different Types of Mustard Seeds

Interestingly, there are actually over 40 different types of mustard plants but only 3 are reserved for culinary use. At first glance you might think that they are used solely in the cooking process of mustard, however the seeds are often used interchangeably within Indian cuisine and are often kept whole throughout. Read on as […]

Kulfi: How to Make Indian Ice Cream

Here at Royal Nawaab, we know that Indian cuisine isn’t exactly well known for its array of desserts as it is the selection of creamy and spicy curries that keep diners coming back for more. With this said, we want to challenge the status-quo and introduce our readers to Kulfi, a type of ice cream […]

The Lowdown on Indian Starters

Every diner who has ever been to an Indian restaurant will recognise some of the starters that we are going to discuss in this article as they are quite possibly the most popular delicacies of the whole cuisine. Here at Royal Nawaab, we pride ourselves on our authentic array of dishes and this ideology extends […]

Understanding the Art of Indian Cuisine and Cooking

Although a person can train to become a cook, there is a particular gift found in each and every chef that allows an individual to fully understand their way around a kitchen with ease and grace. After all, a lot of amateur chefs tend to struggle to understand how to implement spice within a dish […]

Cassia Bark: Cinnamon’s Spicy Cousin

There are dozens of different spices used within Asian cuisine and they often play an important role in the overall flavour profile of a dish. Indian chefs in particular will select certain ingredients for their ability to influence the final result with splendour. Cassia Bark is a spice native to Sri Lanka and is actually […]

3 Misconceptions About Indian Curry

Here at Royal Nawaab, we want to introduce as many people as we can to the authentic taste of Indian and Pakistani food and put our showstopping flavours in the limelight. After all, a lot of Western diners fail to realise how bland their own dishes are until they venture outside of their own cuisine […]