I happened across an unusual fresh herb. ‘Fenugreek!’, the stall holder calls out. I asked if I could taste some – definitely interesting. I then asked the man how he cooks with it. He said, ‘How would I know, we don’t cook with it, We are from the Middle East – only Indians cook with it – they call it methi… ‘…

‘It’s great to watch dad cook like an alchemist, throwing ingredients into a pot. But we all know it will taste delicious…’

‘When the neighbours bring flat breads Dad starts cooking curry. We don’t eat curry that often, so…’