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 …
For a quick and easy dinner tonight, try a Jacket Potato with Cheesy Masala Baked Beans. This British-Indian family favourite recipe has been a store cupboard staple for decades. It’s simple, budget friendly and packed with flavour! To understand why this combination works so well, you have to look at the force of a humble …
Learn how to make the delicious and traditional Pakistani morning special, the Halwa Puri Chana Breakfast! What is Pakistani Halwa Puri? This wholesome and filling vegetarian breakfast consists of spicy chickpea curry (chana), fried wheat flour bread (puri) and sweet semolina pudding (halwa, or sooji halwa). The Puri serves as a vessel for the halwa …
Get the recipe for Creamy Red Lentil Curry (Thai Inspired). A vegetarian lentil curry made with budget-friendly red lentils, coconut milk and aromatic Thai red curry paste. This delicious and nutritious recipe for creamy red lentils is easy enough for weeknight cooking and ideal for batch cooking. The whole family will love this plant-based coconut …
Let’s make Kewa Datshi (Bhutanese Potatoes & Cheese). It’s the ultimate one-pot meal. Did you know Bhutan’s famous spicy potato and cheese dish, Kewa Datshi comes together in 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, comforting meal? In Kewa Datshi, the sauce is smooth and creamy with meltingly soft potatoes, onions and green chillies. This …
The only Saag Aloo recipe you’ll ever need. This comforting Indian vegetarian dish combines vibrant spinach, tender potatoes and warming spices like garam masala, ginger and garlic. This recipe is… I serve Saag Aloo with roti but it’s also great with naan, paratha or rice. Give it a try next curry night! What is Saag …
Paneer Tawa Masala is a spicy and succulent paneer curry with black pepper, ginger and spring onions, all cooked on a smoking hot flat-top grill. Since paneer is a mild Indian cheese with a soft and creamy flavour, it pairs beautifully with my signature blend of toasted, aromatic spices. This recipe for Paneer Tawa Masala …
Choose from over 40 delicious vegetarian curry recipes from classics like Tikka Masala, Korma, Keema and Rogan Josh, to home-style favourites like Palak Paneer, Saag, Rajma and Chana Masala. These vegan and vegetarian curry recipes are deeply flavoursome and the instructions are easy to follow, even if you’ve never cooked Indian food or curry before. …
Learn how to make my all-purpose Curry Powder Recipe (Indian Madras Style). A good-quality, all-purpose curry powder is great for adding spice to curry dishes, lentils, rice, noodles, sauces, soups and even dishes like Curry Pasta Salad and Malaysian Curry Puffs. I find I get the most use out of Madras curry powder when I …