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This puffy, blistered bullet Cheese Naan has a chilli cheese stuffing and is the softest, most delicious bread for mopping up curry, daal or even eating with your favourite tandoori dishes. This spicy take on cheesy garlic naan is a must for chilli lovers. I call them Bullet Cheese Naan because they’re packed with flaming …
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Indian bakery-style Chewy Almond Cookies are eggless and so easy to make. Sweet almond, cardamom and nutmeg give these cookies their signature flavour. These feather-light cookies get their crispiness from a combination of semolina, butter and leavening agents. They’re a cross between the traditional Indian tea biscuit, Nankhatai and chewy, American-style cookies. The coming together …
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Try this Mushroom & Black Chickpea Rogan Josh; a hearty vegetarian take on Kashmiri Rogan Josh, which is usually made with mutton or lamb. My recipe uses juicy mushrooms and protein-rich black chickpeas for an aromatic curry that pairs beautifully with rice. Kashmir’s snow-capped mountains, deep valleys and rolling hills are the ultimate setting for …
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Hot and spicy Indian masala fries in restaurant-style Jalfrezi sauce. Big flavours! These masala chips make for an amazing starter or side dish for fries lovers. I like to call them ‘Jalfries-i’! Make a tasty restaurant-style Jalfrezi sauce with onions, peppers and spices, then toss in freshly-cooked fries for a delicious meal. Enjoy these flavour-packed …
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Follow my video tutorial and make this easy Garlic Butter Khichu (Papdi no Lot) recipe. These steamed Indian rice dumplings are soft and chewy in texture. I dip them in the most delicious garlic butter to finish. The combination of garlic butter and cumin against the blank canvas of the rice flour dumpling is so …
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Here’s a delicious recipe for the crispiest, Golden Air Fryer Samosas. You won’t believe these lightly-spiced, vegetable parcels aren’t deep fried! They’re vegan-friendly too. Each samosa is contains a mixture of vegetables, including potatoes, peas, carrots, corn and onions. There’s no need to deep fry then, just air fry to golden perfection. Follow my tips …
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This Tandoori Stuffed Mushroom Tikka is filled with cheesy garlic and corn stuffing. Make a delicious tandoori marinade, skewer the mushrooms and grill for a smoky finish. A stunning vegetarian appetiser. They taste superb with salad, naan and your favourite dips and chutneys. You can also serve them as a starter, alongside Mint and Coriander …
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Spicy Bean Tawa Burgers feature double bean masala and cheese inside a squishy sesame bun. Toast these achingly-good burgers in melted butter and paprika atop an iron tawa for Indian street food vibes. Use any beans you like! Unlike any other veggie burger, this Indian style version has big flavours both on the inside and …
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Malindi Halwa – Lozi (Kenyan Almond Halwa) will forever be my first love when it comes to mithai (sweets). A jelly-like almond halwa with the sweet aromas of rose, saffron and cardamom. All you need are a handful of ingredients and lots of stirring!Unwrapping a brown paper-clad log of Malindi Halwa has always been a …
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