Moong Dal

This recipe is comforting and delicious, the perfect remedy to those bitter cold days we’re experiencing in the UK at the moment. Green Moong dal tastes very different to green lentils so make sure you buy the right type in the supermarket. Serves 4 people. Ingredients350g moong dal (soaked for 1 hour)1 tsp salt1 tsp turmeric powderghee/oil of choice1 tsp … Read More

Crispy Alu Pakora

These are my favourite snack and I hope this recipe will make you love them as much as I do. These pakora are beautifully thin and crispy, and the ultimate comfort food. To achieve the super thin potato slices, I use a mandoline. Ingredients 1 red potatoes, thinly slicedoil of choice For the Batter70g gram flour½ tsp ajwain/carom seeds½ tsp salt½ … Read More

Potato Yoghurt Curry

This is an absolutely delicious curry to try with some rice or chapati. I promise the whole family will enjoy it! Serves 4 people. Ingredientsoil of choice1kg small baby potatoes, halved4 green cardamom pods1 bay leaf2 medium onions, roughly chopped2 green chillies 1″ ginger, grated 200g natural yogurt 1tbsp ground coriander 1tsp mango/amchoor powder 1tsp ground ginger 1tsp chilli powder … Read More

Spicy Chilli Cheese Toastie

Are you looking for a quick snack or lunch? Then I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! It’s a spicy, cheesy toastie and it’s absolutely delicious. Makes 2-3 Ingredientsoil of choice1 red onion, finely chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped1 tbsp fresh coriander, roughly chopped50g cheddar cheese, grated50g mozzarella, grated4-6 slices of bread¼ tsp black mustard seedsbutter Method– Add 2 tbsp … Read More

Potato, Carrot, and Leek Soup

This is a comforting and warming soup which is perfect for a chilly evening by the fire. Serve with freshly toasted sourdough and a generous helping of salted butter. Served 4 people. Ingredients oil of choice3 large red potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped2 large leeks, roughly chopped3 celery sticks, roughly chopped1 tbsp salted butter5 garlic … Read More

Chocolate, Banana, and Orange Cake

Gorgeous recipe to use up some over ripe bananas! Hopefully you will find these ingredients with ease and will be able to bake it at home. IngredientsFor the Cake 150g butter, softened150g golden caster sugar3 ripe bananas2 large eggs200g plain flour2 tsp baking powderzest of 1 orange½ Terry’s chocolate orange, roughly choppedhandful roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped For the Ganache50g Terry’s … Read More

Spicy Potatoes with Onions

This is a simple meal but full of flavour. The ideal go-to for a midweek meal when you’re not sure what to make. Ingredientsoil of choice3 brown onions, thinly sliced1 tsp black mustard seeds3-4 dried red chillies1 tbsp urad dal3 red potatoes (900g), peeled and chopped into small pieces1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp amchoor (dried … Read More

Chickpea, Pepper, and Potato Shakshuka

This is another delicious recipe using basic store cupboard ingredients and I hope you will enjoy it!Serves 4 people. Ingredientsoil of choice2 brown onions, thinly sliced2 red peppers, thinly sliced1½ tsp cumin seeds1 large red potato, chopped into small pieces2 garlic cloves, grated400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed400g chopped tomatoes3 tsp ground cumin1 tsp salt1 tsp turmeric powder2 heaped tsp rose … Read More

Coffee, Walnut and Chocolate Cake

This is an absolute treat of a cake with amazing flavour combination this is a winner. Also really easy if you want a one bowl mixture. Hope you will try this and enjoy it as much as I did! IngredientsFor the Cake 200g unsalted butter, softened200g caster sugar200g self-raising flour3 tsp instant coffee powder mixed with 1 tbsp boiling water4 … Read More

Halloumi and Garlic Frittata

This is an absolute winner, with stunning flavours of wild garlic, red onions, potatoes and halloumi this tastes amazing and really easy to make as well. Ingredientsoil of choice1 large red onion, thinly sliced1 large red potato, chopped into small pieces225g halloumi, cubedlarge handful wild garlic, rinsed and roughly choppedsaltchilli powder to taste8 eggs¼ tsp black pepperlarge handful grated cheese … Read More