When it comes to making a bowl of creamy, tangy, crunchy, ham salad, here's an expert's view on which is the best ham and exactly how small you should chop it.

Soak the leg of ham in water, add cinnamons, bay leaves and black cardamoms. Cover and cook it on a slow fire for 4-5 hours. Once tender, remove from water and cut the skin off the meat. Coat it with ...