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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bengali sweets will always have a special place in my heart and this Vanilla Rasmalai is my favourite kind. Much like the Gujarati enthusiasm for savoury snacks, the culture for sweet-making in West Bengal is vast. Sweets symbolise good luck and bring joy to festivals and special occasions. Rasmalai is a popular one. Here’s my …
These Shrikhand Doughnuts are a game changer for anyone who loves Indian fusion desserts. The doughnut recipe is eggless and the shrikhand is based on my classic home-style recipe which calls for hung yoghurt, flavoured with saffron and cardamom. I have never been so obsessed with a dessert in my life than I am with …