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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This pink Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) is one of my favourite flavours when it comes to Indian sweets! I always make barfi during festivals and for parties. Strawberry barfi is a gorgeous sweet for special occasions, such as weddings and festivals. It is also a popular gift to give to friends and family. I …