Altaf Hossain

Tangdi means leg, and that is more or less the whole recipe in one word. Yoghurt, herbs and a two-hour marinade turn ten chicken drumsticks into a juicy oven-roasted kabab you can make at home.

Indian cooking has never treated vegetables as an afterthought. It has treated them as the main event. That is good news if you are looking for vegetarian Indian food in Glasgow, with vegan options too. At Madras Cafe, in the city centre, the menu has a whole section dedicated to plant-based cooking, plus a full paneer section for vegetarians, and vegan dishes marked clearly throughout. This guide walks you through what is on offer, where the dishes come from and how to put a proper meal...

Why does a chicken tikka from a clay oven taste nothing like one from a grill? It comes down to fire, clay, yoghurt and a surprising amount of history.