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 …
Try my delicious recipe for Vada Pav (East African Style). They’re spicy potato fritters stuffed inside a soft bun with fresh kachumbari (bright, zesty salad) and tamarind chutney. Taking inspiration from India’s legendary street snack, Vada Pav, this recipe has both Indian and East African flavours, quite like my own mixed family background. This recipe …
Let’s make East African Coconut Mogo (Cassava in Coconut Milk), or Muhogo wa Nazi in Swahili. This is an East African stew of tender mogo (cassava) in a delicious and creamy coconut sauce. It’s delicious when you top it with raw mango chutney, dry coconut chutney, daal bhajia and crushed up salted crisps (potato chips) …
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 …
Try this easy recipe for Mogo Chips (Yuca Fries or Cassava Fries) & Bomb Sauce. Golden fried mogo chips with hot chilli ‘bomb sauce’, Indian East African style. They’re similar to South American and Caribbean Yuca Fries, except there’s an optional sauce here to serve alongside. Mogo, also known as cassava or yuca is so …
For the ultimate savoury snack, experience the total flavour bomb that is Kenya Chevdo (sometimes called Kenya Chevda). This shortcut recipe is a mixed bag of potato crisps, nuts, puffed rice and spices. The hot and sour flavours are utterly addictive. Cut much of the hard work out of making this spicy concoction by buying …
Malindi Halwa – Lozi (Kenyan Almond Halwa) will forever be my first love when it comes to mithai (sweets). A jelly-like almond halwa with the sweet aromas of rose, saffron and cardamom. All you need are a handful of ingredients and lots of stirring!Unwrapping a brown paper-clad log of Malindi Halwa has always been a …
This Chilli-Garlic & Lime Mogo is a delicious starter prepared with fresh cassava and lots of aromatic flavours. It’s vegetarian, gluten free, nut free and soy free. Only 10 ingredients, too! Mogo (or muhogo as it’s called in Swahili) is a staple carb in Africa, as well as in parts of South America where it …
The ultimate Meatless Seekh Kebab recipe with green bananas & chickpeas. Oven bake or cook over a barbecue for amazing, smoky tandoori flavours. 100% vegan! I promise you won’t miss the meat with these juicy, hearty kebabs. They taste superb with salad, naan and your favourite dips and chutneys. The ultimate vegan barbecue dish This …