In the next big step forward in home cooking – acclaimed chefs Tony Singh and Cyrus Todiwala are spicing up Britain’s food.
For too long, our spices have sat unused and dusty on cupboard shelves, when just a mere sprinking of cumin, a dash of turmeric or a handful of star anise has the power to turn our everyday food into an explosion of tastes and smells.
Old friends Todiwala and Singh love Britain and its food. Between them they have cooked the Queen’s Jubilee dinner, been awarded an OBE and won Chef of the Year. Their knowledge of spices is extraordinary and comes not just from training in world-class restaurants, but handed down through generations of their Indian families.
Now they are giving us all the benefit of their expertise.
Tony and Cyrus have taken to the road, exploring the British Isles, meeting those behind the best British produce and adding their own twist to our most classic and best-loved dishes. They want to give us the confidence to play with spices - try jazzing up your roast chicken with honey and cinnamon, adding ginger and cumin to Shepherd’s Pie, coriander to your coleslaw or star anise to your apple crumble.
With delicious, everyday recipes accompanied by Cyrus and Tony's top tips and favourite spices, The Incredible Spice Men will demystify the contents of your spice rack and open your everyday cooking up to a world of exciting new flavours.
As Tony says, “…‘Spicy’ doesn’t mean hot. Spices are subtle, sweet, pungent and are the easiest way to make everyday food exciting.” Tony Singh
About the Authors
Originally from Bombay, Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL came to the UK 20 years ago and is the multi-award winning chef patron of acclaimed London restaurants Café Spice Namasté and Mr Todiwala's Kitchen, both defined by a passion for combining the best of British produce with Cyrus' rich, spice-infused Parsee culinary heritage. Cyrus is passionate about his spices, as he says they “add colour and flavour to the most traditional British dishes. It’s like painting a picture! Just try it and have fun! ” Cyrus Todiwala
Tony Singh is one of Scotland’s leading chefs. As a fourth-generation Scot who grew up in a traditional Sikh family, he has become renowned for restaurants that combine traditional Scottish produce and techniques with exotic flavours.
When Cyrus and Tony met fifteen years ago, they quickly became great friends – sharing a sense of humour, a passion bordering on obsession for British produce, and an unrivalled commitment to spicing that produce up.
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A selection of Cyrus and Tony's delicious dishes
