Make the classic Punjabi village bread, Makki di Roti (Punjabi Cornmeal Flatbread). Serve this gluten free cornmeal roti with butter and vibrant Saag. What is makki di roti? Makki di Roti is a cornmeal flatbread from the land of the five rivers, Punjab. This Indian roti is crisp, toasty and at its best with a …
Soft and tearable gluten free roti is both easy to make and delicious! They will melt in your mouth. It’s taken a few attempts to get this right but I’m absolutely blown away by how soft and pillowy these wheat free rotis are. This recipe for Gluten Free Roti is: Follow this step-by-step recipe for …
For the ultimate savoury snack, experience the total flavour bomb that is Kenya Chevdo (sometimes called Kenya Chevda). This shortcut recipe is a mixed bag of potato crisps, nuts, puffed rice and spices. The hot and sour flavours are utterly addictive. Cut much of the hard work out of making this spicy concoction by buying …
Palak Patta Chaat (Crispy Spinach Chaat) is an Indian street food & easy vegan & gluten-free appetizer. Spinach leaves with a monsoon of Mumbai chaat faves. Masala yoghurt, red, green and tamarind chutneys, onions, tomatoes and crunchy sev are all crowd-pleasing toppings. These snack-tastic fried spinach leaves get more addictive with every bite! If you’re …
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. …
White Chocolate & Raspberry Kheer is an Indian-style rice pudding with spices, juicy berries and luxurious chocolate shavings. What is Kheer? A bowl of kheer is like a comfort blanket for any Indian. Hot or cold, the spice-speckled milky rice is thinner and more flavoursome than the mass of bland rice pudding that enriches memories …
Learn how to make the most amazing Chilli Paneer (Restaurant Style). This is a dish of wok-fried chunks of golden paneer in a soy, chilli and garlic sauce, with vibrant peppers and onions. Chilli Paneer is a real crowd pleaser of an appetizer, and an Indian restaurant favourite. Let’s try to see if we can …
Let’s make Village-Style Gujarati Khichdi (Buttery Rice & Lentils). This is a nourishing Indian one-pot dish with basmati rice, lentils, turmeric, ghee and black pepper. The clattering of pots, pans and spoons in my kitchen is a sound that fills me with comfort and joy. It’s the first dish I crave after a long trip …
Gujarati Lasan ni Chutney (No-Cook Garlic Chutney) is the condiment to rule all condiments. It’s made with a tonne of crushed raw garlic, chilli, fresh coriander, salt and oil. That’s it. No cooking and no fancy spices. Where does this raw garlic chutney come from? This is simple Kathiyawadi village fare from the heart of …