Vada Pav – Indian Potato Burgers In episode 3 of “Around the World with Manu” I made Vada Pav, also called Wanapow, to sell on the train from Mumbai to Kolkata. An Indian version of a burger, the fragrant potato
... [read more]Idli with Coconut Dhal & Spicy Tomato Chutney In episode 3 of “Around the World with Manu” I visited the home of a beautiful family who offered to teach me how to make idli — one of the most famous
... [read more]Roasted Pigeon (Squab) with Celeriac Puree & Truffle Cabbage In episode 2 of “Around the World with Manu” I cooked a VIP lunch at At.mosphere restaurant in the Burj Khalifa. The main, a roast pigeon breast (also known as squab)
... [read more]Chilled Pea Soup with Crab Salad & Black Olive Oil In episode 2 of “Around the World with Manu” I cooked a VIP lunch at At.mosphere restaurant in the Burj Khalifa. This exquisite chilled pea soup, a recipe from my
... [read more]Knafeh In episode 2 of “Around the World with Manu” I jumped into the kitchen with the knafeh master at one of Dubai’s premiere pastry shops, Qwader al Nabulsi. Their version of knafeh was made with fine strands of kataifi,
... [read more]Herring with Potatoes & Tomato Sauce While filming episode 1 of “Around the World with Manu” I went out on a fishing boat off the coast of Cornwall. The segment was cut from the final show but I simply had
... [read more]Steamed Hake with Cannellini Beans & Olive Oil Mayonnaise In episode 1 of “Around the World with Manu” I worked the pass in Rick Stein’s restaurant at Sandbanks in exchange for a lunch. This hake dish was one of the
... [read more]Chorizo with Grand Veneur Sauce In episode 1 of “Around the World with Manu” I spent an afternoon in South West England with Lee Morton of Dorset Charcuterie. I helped Lee make his signature chorizo links, before using them to cook
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