Pickles bookend the epic tale of Saleem Sinai, olfactorily-gifted protagonist of Salman Rushdie’s post-colonial tome Midnight’s Children. This recipe makes a sweet, salty and mildly spicy pickle of succulent tomato pieces.
Bake a batch of these buttery little French cakes to drink with a cup of tea or coffee.
Serve these fruit tarts alongside a selection of other cakes and sandwiches cut into triangles for a delicious afternoon tea.