Wild quail is now protected in the UK, so you can only buy farmed quail. This may well have been intensively reared so if welfare is an issue for you, check its provenance before you buy.

Add the tamarind and sugar together in a pan. 2. Cook it on a low heat and keep stirring. 3. Pour in 50 ml of water and cook it until the tamarind and sugar combine together to give it a glazing ...

The quail needs overnight marinating and the raita can be made earlier in the day, making this an impressive, yet easy dinner party dish. For the tandoori quail, dry fry all the spices ...