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, …
Let’s make Katlu (Batrisu) – Ayurvedic lactation fudge for new mothers. If you step into a traditional Gujarati kitchen during the winter months, or right after a new baby arrives, you are instantly greeted by a very specific, deeply comforting aroma. It’s a mix of nutty, roasted flour, the caramel sweetness of melting jaggery, and …
This Pistachio Katli (also known as Pista Katli) is the ultimate upgrade to the classic Kaju Katli. If you love the buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture of traditional cashew fudge but crave a more intense, nutty flavour, this version is the answer. Unlike standard shop-bought versions that often use cashew fillers or heavy artificial essences, this recipe …
The only Diwali dessert you need this year is this Gajar ka Halwa Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar. Gajar Ka Halwa meets the viral Dubai chocolate bar Okay, please don’t tell my mum, but I just reinvented (and perfected) our family recipe for Gajar Ka Halwa… and I am absolutely not sorry. That’s right, the viral chocolate …
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 …
Here’s an easy Kaju Katli recipe. My signature recipe for one of the most famous Indian sweets, Kaju Katli. This popular Indian sweet is made with cashews and has a melt-in-the-mouth fondant texture. Delicious! It’s similar to barfi, a sweet confection typically made with nuts, sugar and cardamom. Edible silver is the crowning glory. If …
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 …
Let’s make the easiest ever Pistachio Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients!). This is a simple barfi recipe that looks as good as it tastes. The textures and flavours are so delicious and moreish. Best of all, it’s not too sweet! If you’re not familiar with barfi already, imagine a fudgy Indian milk sweet that’s popular during …