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 the deliciously crispy Indian appetizer, Peas Kachori. If you wander through the labyrinthine alleys of Varanasi, specifically the legendary Kachori Gali, you will be greeted by the irresistible aroma of deep-frying pastry and warming spices. Here, the breakfast of champions isn’t cereal or toast; it is the iconic “Kachori Sabji.” Among the various …
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 …
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. …
Learn how to make 10-Minute Quick Veg Meatball Manchurian in the Instant Pot, along with a delicious ginger and spring onion rice. Everything cooks in 10 minutes, all inside one pot! This Quick Veg Meatball Manchurian is… Air fryer veg manchurian recipe Make use of both the air fryer and Instant Pot with this quick …
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 …
Let’s make Kewa Datshi (Bhutanese Potatoes & Cheese). It’s the ultimate one-pot meal. Did you know Bhutan’s famous spicy potato and cheese dish, Kewa Datshi comes together in 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, comforting meal? In Kewa Datshi, the sauce is smooth and creamy with meltingly soft potatoes, onions and green chillies. This …
Delicious Indo-Chinese Chilli Paneer Fried Rice is an easy dish of wok-fried rice, paneer (Indian cottage cheese) onions and peppers. It’s full of spicy, garlicky flavours and touch of sweetness from my secret ingredient… mango chutney! This Chilli Paneer Fried Rice is… Put leftover rice to good use Leftover rice never tasted so good. In …