The coals are lit at three.
We cook on natural hardwood charcoal and nothing else. It burns slower and hotter than gas, and it gives meat a smoky, sweet edge you cannot fake. Most of what makes dinner good happens hours before you sit down.
Coals go in
Hardwood burns down for two hours before any food touches the grill.
Marinades come out
Mutton chops have rested in yogurt, raw papaya and mustard oil since last night.
Doors open
Dough goes onto the walls of the clay oven. First naan is out in 90 seconds.
Last orders
The fire stays lit until the last table has finished dessert.