I thought I knew true love, but then I met Brown Butter Paneer Makhani. The toasty, nutty aroma of brown butter (or beurre noisette) transforms the traditional Paneer Makhani we all know and love into something even more sensational. Combine aromatic spices with a creamy cashew and tomato base, gently brown some butter in a …
As soon as Autumn swings around I yearn for soothing, soul-warming Garam Masala Potato Gratin. This simple double potato concoction with cream and freshly-ground spices is a dish I crave often. I welcome the combination of wholesome and floury Maris Piper potatoes and sweet potatoes. Whilst both are delicious in their own right, something rather …
Learn how to make a cracker of a Homemade Garam Masala blend using whole roasted spices. Here’s a list of spices you need to jazz up any North Indian dish, from curry and pulao, to samosas and parathas. My blend uses plenty of aromatics and not too much heat. This is so you can adjust …
If you think Eggless Gulab Jamun-Stuffed Red Velvet Cupcakes is a bit of a mouthful to say, just wait until you eat one. They’re perfect for celebrations! There’s a soft and juicy gulab jamun surprise hidden inside this fluffy eggless red velvet cupcake. Use either shop-bought Gulab Jamuns or make your own. I have a …
Paan Masala Cookies are the ultimate after-dinner treat to pair with coffee. Buttery, bakery-style biscuits laced with candied fennel seed and rose petal paan masala. I remember feeling incredibly grown up the first time I was asked if I wanted sweet aan from the paan shop. What is Paan Masala? Paan Masala is an Indian …
Kid-Friendly Chevdo (Chivda). My son Bodhi’s favourite mix of kid-friendly puffs, cereals and spices. This recipe is inspired by Chevdo, a classic Indian tea-time snack. No added salt, chilli or whole nuts. Chevdo is a crunchy, savoury Indian snack. In traditional Chevdo (Chivda), we fry every ingredient to golden perfection before we toss them with …
This Gulab Jamun recipe is the best I’ve ever made! Soft, cakey and so moist. Gulab Jamun are balls of fried milk and rosewater syrup appear on wedding banquet tables, restaurant menus and in home kitchens for a reason. It’s because almost everybody loves Gulab Jamun. Indeed, when it comes to the world of South …
Try this Crispy Jalebi Recipe with step-by-step photos and video. Learn how to make delicious, traditional Jalebi, mithai-shop style with easy instructions. You won’t believe these sweet spirals are homemade! No baking powder, baking soda, yoghurt or yeast. This Perfect Vegan Jalebi calls upon the process of fermentation to do all the hard work. All …
Learn how to make Perfect Plain White Burfi with me: 9 ingredients and 30 minutes prep and cook time is all you need. This plain milk powder burfi is the Indian mithai recipe my followers request the most. I think White Burfi has such a simple charm and universal appeal. For some reason, the most …