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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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Have you always wanted to learn how to make amazing home-style Punjabi Mooli Paratha? You’ve landed in the right place! There’s nothing like the smoky waft of ghee-sizzled Punjabi Mooli Paratha as it seeps through a cracked-open window of a loved-one’s home. It’s the equivalent of Charlie Bucket peering through the glass of Bill’s Candy …
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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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Crispy Chilli Oil Aubergine is a fragrant chilli crisp stir fry with tempura aubergines and homemade chilli oil. This Indo-Chinese dish is a flavour explosion, so serve it with plain, steamed Jasmine rice or noodles. It’s delicious as a starter, main or alongside other dishes. This recipe is: Vegan Soy free Nut free (depending on …
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Learn how to make The Flakiest Cheese Pie with Chilli Honey. Layers of buttery, flaky filo pastry wrap a deliciously cheesy filling of feta, mozzarella, gouda, cream cheese, fresh herbs and corn. Top this golden 4-cheese pie with a chilli-honey drizzle for the ultimate savoury, crunchy, spicy and pleasingly sweet finish. Best of all, you …
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This fudgy Black Forest Brownie Cake is a slice of heaven. Layers of torte-like chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherries and dark chocolate. It’s super moist and pleasingly messy. Layer up the cake with Morello cherry preserve for a sweet and sticky contrast against the dark chocolate cake and vanilla cream. This Black Forest Brownie Cake …
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Shahi Daal is a creamy blend of lentils simmered with golden onions, ginger and black pepper. Finish with a crackly tempering of ghee-sizzled garlic and chillies for a crescendo of flavour. The blend of lentils in this dish create a luxurious texture that’s both creamy and peppered with plenty of tender grains of daal. It’s …
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