This spice blend recipe was passed down to me by a family friend and is tried and trusted. It is the key ingredient to making authentic sambhar masala or South Indian lentils. Ingredients50g coriander seeds10 dried red chillies (mixed varieties, stalks removed)1 tbsp black mustard seeds1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)1 tbsp chana dal (split chickpeas)1 tbsp toor dal … Read More
This is my favourite dal recipe, it has a delicious nutty flavour and is the perfect accompaniment to masala dosa and lemon rice. it’s really important to use toor dal for an authentic flavour and remember to prepare the sambhar masala first!Serves four Ingredients250g toor dal (split pigeon peas)1 tbsp chana dal (split chickpeas)1½ tsp salt1 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp … Read More
A beautiful recipe combining roasted cauliflower and potato, marinated in yogurt and spices, served with spiced yoghurt and naan. Slice like a pizza for the perfect sharing plate. Ingredients½ cauliflower, roughly chopped1 potato, peeled and chopped into small pieces3 onions, roughly chopped3-4 tsp sunflower oil6-7 tbsp greek style yoghurt2 tsp harissa pastesalt½ tsp ground cumin¼ tsp chilli flakesblack pepperroasted garlic … Read More
This makes a delicious quick meal that we all love. It’s really versatile – you can serve it as a sabji (which means vegetable dish) with rotis, naan or chapatis, or as a pulao to use up leftover rice. Eat it on its own as a supper, or as a delicious addition to a family picnic, or even for children’s … Read More
This is a very tasty and popular Indian snack, here is my mother’s recipe which is delicious. The carom seeds add a lovely aniseed flavour to the papdis. My mum adds them, so I do too! Delicious with Indian chutneys and pickles, or raita.Serves 4 Ingredients300g plain flour½ tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder½ tsp carom seeds1 tbsp sunflower oil160ml water … Read More
This is one dish of chicken, noodles and rice combined together and it’s something that we used to eat at home in India. It’s a firm favourite with everyone I know in India and maybe all around the world? It’s simple, it’s easy and it tastes fantastic!Serves 4 Ingredients150g rice2 nests of egg noodles2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 medium onion, thinly … Read More
A delicious sandwich, perfect for lunch, dinner or a snack! The three cheeses bring different textures and flavours, making a perfect combination.Serves 2 Ingredients100g paneer, gated100g cheddar, grated100g mozzarella, grated1 small onion, choppedsaltground pepperchilli powderfresh corianderfour pieces of sliced white bread Method – Add all of the cheeses to a bowl and add a small amount of chopped onion and … Read More
A delicious and quick aloo chaat, a very popular Indian street food. A chaat can be anything, and just means something sour with something sweet, and the key is that it is quick to make.Serves 4 Ingredients½ tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tbsp amchur powder (dried mango powder)1 tsp chaat masala3 potatoes, peeled and diced3-4 tbsp sunflower … Read More
This method combines two of my favourite ingredients, peanut butter and chocolate. These are devine, so simple to make and ready in minutes. Perfect for those days when you’re craving a warm fresh cookie!Makes 12 Ingredientspinch of salt100g unsalted butter, softened100g crunchy peanut butter100g golden caster sugar100g soft brown sugar1 large egg150g plain flour100g dark chocolate, ideally 70 % cocoa … Read More
The perfect way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables from the Sunday roast in an easy midweek meal, ready in minutes. Serves 4 Ingredientscooked chicken, shreddedcooked green beansdried pastaolive oil4 heaped tbsp green pestoparmesan, grated Method – Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Add enough dried pasta for four people, and cook according to the packet … Read More