While most of us use kidney beans as a filler ingredient in chillies, stews and salads, this Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) makes the humble red bean the star of the show. The sauce is deeply aromatic, smooth and robust enough to take the beans from basic to beautiful. This is North Indian comfort food at …
Crispy, flaky Aloo Paratha (Potato-Stuffed Flatbread) are an emblem of soulful South Asian home cooking. Almost every home has their own unique recipe and this is my technique for making delicious Punjabi Aloo Paratha at home. The word ‘aloo’ refers to the potato stuffing and ‘paratha’ to the light and flaky bread. Of all the …
Soft, creamy Mughlai Restaurant-Style Shahi Paneer is a true celebration of rich flavours and treasured spices. Scoop this vegetarian curry up with hot paratha, naan or roti. If you’re not a bread lover, this Shahi Paneer also pairs beautifully with rice, should you wish to opt for a simple curry and rice bowl for dinner. …
My Nanabapu was a mithaiwala. He wore a flat cap and cooked Indian sweets in giant steel pots on a sugar plantation in Uganda. Stirring vats of bubbling syrup and milk consumed his days, along with thoughts of perfecting his next great recipes for jalebi, mohanthal, boondi and halwa. He had come from humble roots. …
When I think of Indian snack food, I instantly picture the three-pointed beauty of hot and crispy samosas, a.k.a. this Samosa Recipe (Punjabi Potato Samosa), or aloo samosa. Nothing says fast-casual Indian cooking more than a deep fried, carb-on-carb, potato-stuffed pastry. No two samosas are ever identical in shape and colour — you could say …
Call off the search! After tasting this incredible Quick Buttermilk Naan, you will never need to try another naan recipe again. Make lip-licking naans that are thin, tender and chewy, with perfectly-puffy blisters, just like in Indian restaurants. The flavour of these buttermilk naans is slightly tangy and so delicious with a slick of salty …
Quick to make and bursting with Indian flavours; these Easy Paneer & Vegetable Tikkis are a family favourite in our home. The soft cheese centre just melts in the mouth, whilst the coating provides a welcome crunch. This is store-cupboard comfort food you’ll make again and again. How to make Easy Paneer & Vegetable Tikkis …
This traditional Punjabi Saag Paneer recipe is pure magic! Soft paneer chunks in a creamy mustard greens and spinach curry. Every bite of this classic Indian curry will melt in your mouth. Most importantly, it’s easy and doesn’t require lots of ingredients. Saag Paneer is the more character-laden cousin of Palak Paneer, made with mixed …
Along with tofu and soya chunks, one of my favourite vegan sources of protein is seitan. Made from white beans, tofu and vital wheat gluten, my recipe transforms a handful of simple ingredients into the most delicious vegan “chicken”. It has the perfect “shredded chicken” texture and it can be used to make all kinds …