Malindi Halwa – Lozi (Kenyan Almond Halwa) will forever be my first love when it comes to mithai (sweets). A jelly-like almond halwa with the sweet aromas of rose, saffron and cardamom. All you need are a handful of ingredients and lots of stirring!Unwrapping a brown paper-clad log of Malindi Halwa has always been a …
Gujarati Wedding Dal, also called Gujarati Lagan Dal is an aromatic preparation of split pigeon peas, peanuts and whole spices. The sour, spicy and slightly sweet flavour of this flowing dal is exactly like the Gujarati Dal we eat as part of a wedding thali. Serve with rice for a truly Gujarati dal-bhaat experience. Delicious! …
I call this creamy paneer kofta curry my melt-away Malai Kofta simply because they melt away as soon as you put them in your mouth. Malai Kofta are the ultimate North Indian vegetarian curry recipe to dazzle friends and family. My simple paneer and potato kofta are golden on the outside and a brilliant white …
Gujarati Kadhi is a belly-warming concoction of spiced yoghurt and gram flour. It’s light comfort food typical of this coastal region of India, although many regions have unique takes on the dish. My favourite version of Kadhi is hot, sour and slightly sweet. Traditionally, we eat Kadhi with rice, khichdi or rotli. It can be …
This super-duper chocolatey take on Indian Burfi puts Easter chocolate to work for a totally cute springtime sweet! It’s so easy and quick to make. It is adapted from my Perfect Plain White Burfi recipe and it’s completely foolproof. Each square of burfi is perfectly crumbly and melts in the mouth. Indian sweets have never …
Hot Cross Crumb Mac & Cheese is The ultimate luxury macaroni cheese for hot cross bun lovers! Fold pasta into this impossibly creamy cheese sauce and top off with crispy hot cross bun crumbs. Fans of savoury and sweet combos will find this rich and comforting pasta dinner irresistible. An unexpected twist on classic creamy …
Have my vegetarian 20-Minute Aloo Methi curry on the table faster than it takes to order a takeaway! This Indian potato and fenugreek leaf curry, also know as Aloo Methi ki Sabji is a weeknight staple in my home alongside soft roti. I have a few tricks up my sleeve, including how to prepare potatoes …
A vegan take on Jam Roly Poly, the classic British steamed pudding I loved so much at school. Serve with custard for a warm, nostalgic dessert you’ll crave often. So delicious! This oven-friendly recipe is made with vegetable suet to create a plant-based option. What is Suet? Suet in the traditional sense is a raw …
XXL Sri Lankan-Style Potato Wedges with a crispy spice and rice coating. Serve these vegan, curry leaf-topped potato wedges with your favourite dips. A fast and easy side dish to serve alongside your favourite burgers, pasta dishes and pizza. What’s in the Sri Lankan-style spice mix? The whole affair of making your own Sri Lankan …