Raksha Bandhan has always been one of my favourite festivals. It’s a day filled with love, laughter, sibling nostalgia and family traditions. Growing up, the day always revolved around gathering together, tying rakhis and, of course, sharing plenty of sweets. No matter how old we get, there’s something special about opening a box of mithai …
Let’s make Chocolate Cornflakes Burfi! When it comes to festive treats, few things are more exciting than finding a recipe that feels both familiar and completely new. This Chocolate Cornflakes Burfi is exactly that: a delicious fusion of a traditional Indian burfi recipe and the nostalgic chocolate cornflake cakes loved in many British homes. With a rich, creamy burfi base …
Let’s make this super simple Easy Cheese Twist Recipe with Hot Honey. Does anything compare to the smell of warm, bubbly cheese baking in your kitchen? Possibly, yes. But I’m committed to the love story between cheese and pastry. If you’re familiar with my Instagram page, you’ll know why! If you’re looking for the best …
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 …
Let’s make a delicious, sweet and crisp Dubai Chocolate Burfi with just 8 ingredients and very little effort! This Indian milk fudge is inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate; a bar with milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream and crunchy shreds of kataifi, a type of shredded filo pastry. This recipe for Dubai Chocolate Burfi …
Learn how to make the puffiest ever Paneer Paratha using my simple recipe. Anybody can make these simple Indian flatbreads stuffed with spiced cheese. Master homemade Paneer Paratha: Inspired by a local Punjabi dhaba I developed a recipe for this popular North Indian stuffed flatbread when I fell in love with the crispy, yet soft …
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 …