Urmila’s Kitchen
What the Weather Forgets to Warn You, and What the Spice Tin Already Knows
As the English autumn approaches, Urmila’s spice tin offers a warm seasonal ritual and a brew to make at home.
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Food, people and traditions from the Namaste Village family.
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What the Thali Understands About Summer That the Barbecue Has Not Yet Worked Out
Every summer in England, the same thing happens.
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The Saturday Morning - Before Anyone Arrives, Before Anything Is Served
Saturday mornings at Namaste Village begin before the restaurant does.
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She Has Never Written Down a Recipe. She Has Never Needed To.
The first time someone asked Urmila to write down her kadi recipe, she laughed.
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A Table Full of Possibility
Vegetarian food is where our story begins. Discover the flavours, variety and generous spirit behind a Namaste Village table.
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The Plant-Based Table Has Plenty to Say
Explore plant-based Indian food through pulses, vegetables, spices and the pleasure of sharing a vegan meal at Namaste Village.
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A Little Light, a Generous Table
The meaning of light, sweets and shared food at Diwali, with a warm invitation to discover Namaste Village’s celebration.
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A New Favourite, One Dish at a Time
Discover a generous approach to Veganuary through plant-based Indian cooking, shared dishes and a vegan thali worth exploring.
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What a Clean Plate Says in a Gujarati Home
A clean thali, the Sanskrit idea of annam and the respect for food carried from a Gujarati home to our table.
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