For as long as I can remember, people have carried this fixed idea that having Indian roots means eating traditional curry with roti for dinner every single night. But for those of us who grew up in first-generation British-Indian homes, our kitchens were always so much more fluid, creative, and exciting than that. They were …
Learn how to make sweet and creamy Shrikhand Cheesecake with a crunchy biscuit base. This easy baked cheesecake is eggless and inspired by the famous Indian yoghurt dessert, shrikhand. I flavour the sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with lemon, cardamom and saffron, which are subtly balanced to create a dessert that feels beautifully bright, …
This coming week marks the release of my debut cookbook, Sanjana Feasts: Modern Indian Meals to Feed Your Soul, published by Unbound. It’s available to purchase on Amazon now. Click here to buy. Affiliate link. Here’s what it’s all about… Sanjana Feasts is a collection of dazzling recipes of modern Indian diaspora vegetarian and vegan …
Layers of espresso-soaked chocolate sponge, salted caramel, shortbread biscuit crumbs and rich mascarpone cream create the most deliciously decadent Millionaire’s Tiramisu. This is an eggless tiramisu recipe without shop-bought sponge fingers, so anyone following an egg-free diet can enjoy it. Add dark rum or whiskey to the espresso for a dessert that’s a little more …
Easy Jam Doughnuts (Bakery Style) are one of my biggest weaknesses when it comes to sweet treats. They’re pillowy soft and fluffy, just like the ones from a bakery. You won’t believe how easy jam doughnuts are to make at home. My recipe for Easy Jam Doughnuts (Bakery Style) are… Fill these easy jam doughnuts …
Here’s a quick and easy Mandazi recipe (soft & yummy). We make East African doughnuts with coconut milk and cardamom. Serve them with masala tea for a delicious breakfast. This recipe for Mandazi is… What are Mandazi? Mandazi are a type of fried bread from the Swahili Coast of East Africa. We make them with …
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 …
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 …
Pillowy Restaurant-Style Peshwari Naan Recipe, also called Peshawari Naan is a coconut and spice filled flatbread. Pair with rich curries like Shahi Paneer, Malai Kofta or juicy kebabs such as Seekh Kebab. This simple recipe, reminiscent of British Indian Peshwari Naan Recipe is: Peshwari Naan is one of the most popular varieties of naan in …