It's not often you see quail eggs at your local grocery store. Which may make one wonder: can you substitute normal chicken ...

And for anyone ready to dabble in quail meat, you may be surprised to learn that when roasted, this type of poultry has a rich flavor and a juicy texture. Plus, it's surprisingly quick to cook.

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.

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 ...