Flavour bomb incoming! For the ultimate Veg Manchurian Recipe, I toss crispy vegetable dumplings in a hot and garlicky Indo-Chinese sauce. It’s fiery, loaded with flavour and gives your favourite Asian restaurant a run for its’ money. What is Veg Manchurian? Manchurian is a dish made up of vegetables or protein. The core ingredient is …
Sabudana Vada are treasured potato and tapioca pearl fritters from Maharashtra, India. The crispy, golden vadas are a popular choice for fasting (upvas/vrat) but can be enjoyed at any time. They’re vegan, free from onions and garlic and can be suitable for a gluten-free diet. Serve them alongside your favourite chutney and masala chai. Tapioca …
Daal Makhani isn’t typical Indian home cooking. It’s slow and unmistakably rich. It’s unadulterated restaurant-style comfort food. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t make an excellent version of Vegan Daal Makhani at home. You absolutely can and should. You can also replace the dairy with plant-based ingredients with very little impact on flavour and texture. …
The prospect of an Indian breakfast is sometimes just the kick I need to pull myself from my cosy bed. These Gujarati Dudhi Muthiya are the best way to coax me out from under the covers. What are Gujarati Dudhi Muthiya? Along with a spicy breakfast, there’s nothing more satisfying than using up leftovers. This recipe for …
Try this Amazing Masala Chips Recipe. Made from homemade chips and the perfect blend of Kenyan Indian-style masalas. Serve them with my smooth and creamy avocado mayo for a vegan take on this street food favourite. Been there, done that, stayed for dinner Every now and again I crave the food swaddled most deeply within …
Soft Gujarati Thepla are a staple any-time-of-the-day flatbread in Indian homes. Fresh fenugreek leaves give them their signature bitter caramel flavour. Paired with a handful of ground spices like turmeric and chilli powder takes them from everyday roti to a masala-rich paradise. What are Thepla? Thepla are traditionally bound into a soft dough which is …
Put your stash of Maggi Magic Masala seasoning packets away because this vegetarian Hakka Noodles recipe doesn’t need help in the flavour department. Has anyone ever been out for Indo-Chinese food and not ordered Hakka Noodles? I could be mistaken, but I’m 83% sure it’s international law that you order at least one portion. What …
Khaman (instant chickpea flour dhokla) is a soft and fluffy steamed chickpea flour cake from Gujarat, western India. This airy, sweet and sour cake is prepared with spices, freshly-grated coconut and coriander leaves. Essential Gujarati Snacking The world of Gujarati farsan, or savoury snacks is as complex as it is vast. 100 varieties of gathia …
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 …