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 …
The only Saag Aloo recipe you’ll ever need. This comforting Indian vegetarian dish combines vibrant spinach, tender potatoes and warming spices like garam masala, ginger and garlic. This recipe is… I serve Saag Aloo with roti but it’s also great with naan, paratha or rice. Give it a try next curry night! What is Saag …
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 …
Patra and Sweetcorn Fried Rice is one of my go-to Indian vegetarian weeknight dinners. It takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish and boasts surprisingly big flavours given how low effort it is. It’s a quick and easy Indian fried rice using store-bought patra (spicy colocasia rolls) and corn. You can use frozen …
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 …
South Indian dosa meets Lebanese garlic potatoes in this recipe for Batata Harra Dosa. It’s fresh, vegan and delicious with juicy pomegranate. What is batata harra? Batata harra, which translates to ‘spicy potatoes’ in Arabic, is a popular Lebanese side dish made with crispy fried or roasted potatoes tossed in a lemony garlic and coriander …
Patra Dhokla are healthy Indian snack made by steaming Patra and Dhokla to create a double layer. Try this delicious Gujarati recipe for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack. If you’re looking for a fun and vibrant new snack to try at home, this 2-in-1 Patra Dhokla recipe is an innovative way to get your fix. …