If you’ve read my thoughts on brownies, carrot cake, or fudge, you’ll know I can be pretty particular about my food. The same goes for cupboard staples too ― some, like butter, aren’t ...

"Make sure you don't roast them for too long; just 2-3 seconds would be enough," he cautions, adding, "Once that's done, I blend them and add the paste to our tomato base." Cook the curry slowly.

There was one version of the sauce that stuck for a while, packed with far too much heat thanks to my generous heaps of garlic, ginger, and Pakistani chili powder.