In my world, no wedding is complete without a divet of your lunch thali being filled with Vaal Chana nu Shaak (Gujarati Wedding Curry). This is a curry you’ll never find in your run-of-the-mill Indian restaurant. And that’s because this deliciously robust field bean and black chickpea curry is strictly reserved for big, bold Indian weddings. …
Get the recipe for Creamy Red Lentil Curry (Thai Inspired). A vegetarian lentil curry made with budget-friendly red lentils, coconut milk and aromatic Thai red curry paste. This delicious and nutritious recipe for creamy red lentils is easy enough for weeknight cooking and ideal for batch cooking. The whole family will love this plant-based coconut …
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 …
Let’s make Feta Paniyaram! Here’s my modern take on South Indian Paniyaram, combining feta, ground black pepper, onion and fresh coriander. This is a batter recipe for South Indian Paniyaram with just a touch of Greek flavour. If feta isn’t your thing, feel free to experiment with your own add-ins. Indeed, this is a choose …
Here’s a delicious Indian Dal Makhani Recipe (Slow Cooker Instant Pot) recipe for you to make next time you’re craving a delicious Indian meal. Dal Makhani, or Black dal is an Indian lentil dish with black gram (urad) with butter, spices and cream. It’s rich, smoky and has bags of flavour. Remember that the rich, …
Learn how to make perfect, crispy Paneer Masala Dosa. These South Indian restaurant-style dosa are stuffed with chunks of spicy paneer masala. In this post, you can watch how to make Paneer Masala Dosa with a step-by-step recipe and video. From fermenting the dosa batter, to learning how to spread thin dosa, as well as …
Mung Bean Curry is wholesome Indian vegetarian dish to enjoy with roti. It’s thick, creamy and cooked with an aromatic paste of ginger, green chilli and coriander. Shards of crispy, ghee-fried garlic add bold flavour and texture right at the end when we prepare the tadka. Serve this Mung Bean Curry as a main meal, …
Learn how to make perfect, crispy Masala Dosa. These South Indian breakfast-style dosa are stuffed with a light and fluffy potato masala, reminiscent of grandma’s home cooking. Watch how to make Masala Dosa with my step-by-step recipe and video. From fermenting dosa batter, to learning how to spread thin dosa, as well as dosa cooking …
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 …