This is a family favourite and a good break from all the Indian food cooked in our household. A slow-cooked aubergine pasta which is totally worth the effort.This recipe serves 4 people. Ingredientssunflower/olive/vegetable oil1 onion, finely chopped2 celery sticks, finely chopped1 garlic clove, grate1 aubergine, finely chopped1 courgette, finely choppedhandful of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped1 tin chopped tomatoes200ml water400g … Read More
I’m going to teach you how to truly make the perfect loaf. Ingredients400g strong white/bread flour7g fast-action yeast7g salt30g butter, softened250ml water, warmolive oil Method– Add the flour, fast-action yeast, salt, and butter to an electric mixer. – Then, slowly add the water a little bit at a time and mix with your hands until you form a soft dough. … Read More
Another great fridge-raider lunchtime recipe. You can add whatever leftovers you have – I like to add some roasted vegetable and chicken.Serves 3 people. Ingredients150g plain flour150g chapati flour ½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp sunflower oil200ml water2 balls of mozzarella cheesehandful of cheddar cheese, gratedany leftover roasted vegetables, or chickentomato pesto Method– In a large bowl, mix the … Read More
A classic with a twist – no pun intended! Ingredients For the Buns200ml milk2 tsp ground cardamom225g unsalted butter, softened 600g white bread flour10g salt10g fast-action yeast60g caster sugar3 eggs200g soft brown sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon100g dark chocolate, finely chopped For the Sugar Syrup100g caster sugar100ml water Method– Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C with a fan. – Add … Read More
This is a great fridge-raider recipe or a handy way to use your leftover roast vegetables. If you don’t have leftover roast vegetables then just boil up a few carrots and potatoes Ingredientsleftover roast vegetableshandful of fresh coriander, roughly choppedpinch of chaat masalapinch of salt3 tbsp cornflour3 tbsp sunflower oilpitta breadhummus Method– Add the vegetables to a blender and blitz … Read More
When I first moved to the UK I had never tried gravy before but I once I did, I was completely converted. I have since made it my mission to create the best gravy recipe which I’m going to share with you now! Ingredients1kg chicken wings4 celery sticks, roughly chopped3 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped2 brown onions, roughly chopped10 garlic … Read More
This is a super festive recipe but I could probably eat it anytime of year! Ingredients6 eggscaster sugar50g cocoa powder¼ tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp vanilla extracticing sugar For the Ganache80g dark chocolate50 unsalted butter150ml double cream, heated For the Hazelnut Brittle 100g caster sugar 40g hazelnuts, roughly chopped For the Filling300ml double cream1 tbsp sugar Method– Preheat the oven to … Read More
This is a super simple recipe – a perfect gift or festive treat! Ingredients350g plain flour230g caster sugar2 tsp baking powder2 tsp mixed spice2 large eggs80g pecans, roughly chopped80g almonds, roughly chopped80g roast hazelnuts, roughly chopped Method– Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C with a fan. – In a large bowl, add the plain flour, caster sugar, baking powder, … Read More
These gooey brownies are a classic with a twist of caramel and nuts! IngredientsFor the Brownie280g salted butter280g dark chocolate, 70 % cocoa5 large eggs450g caster sugar200g plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of salt1 handful roast pecans, roughly chopped1 handful roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped For the Caramel100g caster sugar40g unsalted butter60ml double cream Method– Preheat the oven to 180°C … Read More
This is a very well-known dish but isn’t, in fact, traditionally Indian – it was invented in the UK but still equally delicious!Serves 4 people. Ingredients8 skinless chicken thighs on the bonesunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil1 large brown onion, finely chopped4 cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cumin seeds4 garlic cloves, grated1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated2 tbsp tomato purée 1¼ tsp salt1 … Read More