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Learn how to make 15-Minute Mango Burfi (recipe and video)! This quick and simple recipe for the milky, fudgy South Asian sweet, Mango Burfi requires just a handful of ingredients and the texture is just like shop bought burfi. What does Burfi mean? The word ‘burfi’ or ‘barfi‘ in both Hindi and Urdu originates from the Persian term, ‘barfī‘, which …
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Learn how to make this Easy Künefe recipe | Delicious Knafeh or Kunafa, a popular Middle-Eastern dessert made with shredded filo pastry, gooey, melted cheese and finally, drizzled with a fragrant syrup. Pistachios are the most traditional garnish and for me, the more pistachios there are, the better. It’s crispy, cheesy, sweet and so decadent …
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American Chinese takeout favourite General Tso’s Chicken gets a vegetarian makeover with this Desi Chinese-inspired fresh stir-fry dish, General Tso’s Paneer. Crisp-coated creamy paneer nuggets tossed in a sticky spicy, sweet and sour sauce. This fakeaway recipe is… Vegetarian Easily veganized Tastes like it’s restaurant-quality Perfect side for rice, noodles and mixed veggies Vegetarian General …
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Zarda Rice (Sweet Yellow Rice) is a fragrant dessert with fruits, nuts and spices. Here’s a perfect recipe and easy-to-follow video for making this family-favourite South Asian sweet at home. Learn how to make Zarda Rice (Sweet Yellow Rice) that’s: Simple to prepare Quick Easy to veganise Gluten-free option One of life’s greatest pleasures is …
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Cheesy Masala Beans on Toast are a true dose of British nostalgia. So many British homes, notably South Asian ones have their own take on curried baked beans, and mine is no different. I cook my baked beans with ghee, cumin seeds and a liberal heap of homemade garam masala. These spicy, buttery beans are …
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The smoky waft of ghee-sizzled Punjabi Mooli Paratha as it seeps through a cracked-open window of a loved-one’s home is the equivalent of Charlie Bucket peering through the glass of Bill’s Candy Shop. The aromas are so inviting you can’t help but meander in for a sneaky peek at the goods on offer. The marvellous …
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Here’s how to make The Best Chocolate Samosa with a gooey, melting double chocolate ganache centre. I like to toss each golden, flaky samosa in cinnamon sugar for the most beautiful finish, reminiscent of the Spanish dessert, Churros with hot chocolate. They are the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers, with their gooey, lava-like dark and …
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When it comes to Gujarati specialities, no dish is more celebrated than this Perfect Kathiyawadi Undhiyu. A legendary dish of seasonal, and often stuffed vegetables, traditionally cooked upside down in an earthenware pot. The name undhiyu comes from the word ‘undhu’ which actually means upside down! You might be happy to hear that for ease …
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This perfect Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa Recipe) is a classic dessert enjoyed all over the Indian subcontinent. It’s also known as Gajrela and it often makes an appearance on wedding banquet tables! Gajar ka Halwa is particularly popular in winter, since this is when carrots are abundant in the North and North East. However, …
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