Our Indian restaurant blog
Stories from the kitchen — news, menus and inspiration from Pure Indian Cooking, the luxury Indian restaurant on Fulham High Street.
Best Indian Restaurant in Fulham: A Guide to Modern Indian Dining
What separates a good Indian restaurant from a great one, what to order on a first visit, and which of our menus suits each kind of evening in Fulham.
Read the storyIndian Tasting Menu in London: What to Expect from a Chef-Led Experience
Ten courses, one evening: how a chef-led Indian tasting menu is paced, how to prepare, what to drink with it and how to make the most of Chef Shilpa's £68 menu.
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What Is Patra Chaat? Discovering an Indian Favourite with a Modern Twist
Colocasia leaves, tamarind, yoghurt and crunch: what Patra Chaat is, where patra comes from, and why it has become one of the most talked-about dishes on our menu.
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Mangalorean Chicken Curry: Exploring the Flavours of Coastal India
Coconut, deep-red byadgi chillies and the cooking of coastal Karnataka: what makes a Mangalorean chicken curry, and how to enjoy ours with rice, bread and wine.
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Where to Enjoy a Romantic Dinner in Fulham
Date night ideas from our kitchen and bar: a tasting menu for two, saffron gimlets and Champagne, dishes to share, desserts worth saving room for and a stroll nearby.
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What Makes a Great Lamb Biryani? Rice, Spices and Cooking Techniques
Long-grain basmati, tender lamb, whole spices and patient sealed cooking. Here is what separates a great lamb biryani from a plate of spiced rice, and how to enjoy ours in Fulham.
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Dal Makhani Explained: The Art of Slow-Cooked Black Lentils
Black lentils, gentle spice and a long, slow cook. Here is what dal makhani is, where it comes from, how it differs from dal tadka, and why ours is slow cooked overnight in Fulham.
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Exploring Regional Indian Cuisine: From Coastal Flavours to Traditional Curries
India has many cuisines, not one. Here is a region-by-region tour of the dishes on our menu, from Maharashtrian lamb sukke and Mangalorean chicken to Rajasthani lal maas and Punjabi dal.
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Indian Fine Dining in London: How Modern Indian Cuisine Is Evolving
Indian fine dining in London has moved far beyond the curry house. Here is how technique, produce, tasting menus and wine have reshaped it, and how our own Fulham kitchen fits in.
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A Guide to Tandoori Cooking: The Secrets Behind Authentic Indian Flavours
Intense heat, a clay oven and a long marinade. Here is how tandoori cooking works, why it tastes the way it does, and what to order from our tandoor on Fulham High Street.
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Indian Seafood in London: Discovering Coastal Cooking Traditions
India has thousands of miles of coastline and a seafood tradition to match. Here is how coastal cooking shapes our prawn, halibut, squid and lobster dishes in Fulham.
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Vegetarian Indian Dining in Fulham: Dishes Worth Discovering
Vegetarians get a proper choice at Pure Indian Cooking: chaat, tandoor dishes, eight vegetable mains, two dals and fresh breads. Here is what to order and why.
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Vegan Indian Food in London: A Guide to Plant-Based Indian Cuisine
Indian cooking is one of the world's great plant-based cuisines, but dairy hides in unexpected places. Here is how to eat vegan Indian food well, and what to ask us.
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What Is Lamb Sukke? Exploring Traditional Indian Spice Blends
Lamb sukke is a dry-style lamb dish from India's western coast, built on a blend of cloves and chilli. Here is where it comes from, and how we serve it in Fulham.
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Indian Food and Wine Pairing: Finding the Perfect Match for Spices
Spice and wine get on better than people think, as long as you follow a few simple rules. Here is how to pair Indian food with wine, dish by dish, from our own list.
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Indian Private Dining in London: Ideas for Birthdays and Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings and business dinners: practical ideas for planning an Indian celebration in London, and how to arrange it with our Fulham team.
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Where to Eat Indian Food Near Putney Bridge
A 4-minute walk from Putney Bridge station, Pure Indian Cooking serves modern Indian food on Fulham High Street. Here is how to find us, when to come and what to order.
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Indian Lunch in Fulham: A Guide to a Memorable Dining Experience
Our weekend set lunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 1pm, two courses for £21 or three for £25. Here is what is on it, what to drink and how to plan a relaxed Fulham lunch.
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Traditional Indian Spices: How They Shape Regional Flavours
Cardamom, cloves, curry leaf, byadgi chilli, kokum and more: how traditional Indian spices shape regional cooking, and where to taste each one on our menu in Fulham.
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Modern Indian Cuisine vs Traditional Indian Cooking: What's the Difference?
Traditional Indian cooking keeps time-honoured recipes; modern Indian cuisine reworks them with new produce, technique and plating. Here is the difference, with dishes from our menu.
Read the storyThe Best Indian Restaurant in London for a Tasting Menu & Early Dinner
Explore Chef Shilpa Dandekar's £68 Indian tasting menu and our early dinner menu from £27 at Pure Indian Cooking, the luxury Indian restaurant in Fulham, London.
Read the storyIndian Food Delivery in Fulham: Order Pure Indian Cooking Online
Now you can enjoy Chef Shilpa Dandekar's modern Indian cooking at home. Here's how to order Pure Indian Cooking online for delivery or collection in Fulham and London.
Read the storyPure Indian Cooking: Modern Indian Dining on Fulham High Street
The story behind Pure Indian Cooking: two Taj-trained founders, a chef shaped by Michelin and French kitchens, and a menu that honours Indian tradition with a modern touch.
Read the storyOur À La Carte Menu: A Guide to the Best Indian Food in Fulham
From pani puri and the clay oven to tandoori duck and garlic butter lobster: a dish-by-dish guide to Chef Shilpa Dandekar's à la carte menu at Pure Indian Cooking, Fulham.
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