Anila’s

I first encountered Anila’s impressive range at a garden– themed show. A friend and I took the time to taste some of her products and couldn’t believe how good they were. If you’re a fan of spicy vegetarian food or Asian dishes, it’s worth seeking out her fresh-​tasting products (with no nasty or unnecessary additives).
We both opted for her Aubergine Pickle (very spicy!) and Carrot & Date Pickle (pretty spicy). They can either be served as an accompaniment to your favourite sandwich or curry, or hot with rice and salad for a warming, spice-​infused vegetarian meal. Many of the range have won industry awards — they’re miles away from mass produced Indian fare and reasonably priced (at around £3.30 per jar).
Widely available from outlets including Fortnum & Mason, Wholefoods or Fresh & Wild, they also sometimes feature at health or food shows where you’ll get the opportunity to taste them, as we did. With advance notice, it’s also sometimes possible to pop-​in and buy them direct from the production kitchen or to participate in an organised cookery class. Treat yourself as a favourable alternative when you next fancy an Asian take-​out. Yum!