Chana Dal Fry

I love this Chana Dal recipe. It’s creamy, wholesome, and easy to make – perfect for a weeknight family dinner.Serves 4 people. If you have a pressure cooker then you can use this to cook the chana dal in 15 minutes. However, don’t worry if you don’t have one! You can also cook this with a regular pan in 45 … Read More

Sabudana Khichdi

This is my favourite savoury tapioca recipe. So easy to make, you just need to find some tapioca in your local asian supermarket or online. Ingredients200g sabudana/tapioca, washed70g peanutssunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 handful of curry leaves2 green chillies2 medium potatoes, roughly chopped1 tsp salt¼ chilli powder1 handful of fresh coriander, roughly choppedjuice of ½ lemon Method– Add the sabudana … Read More

Coriander Paneer Curry

This recipe is super simple and delicious! If you’re not a fan of coriander you can still enjoy this recipe by using spinach instead. Serves 4 people. Ingredients1 medium brown onions, roughly choppedsunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, roughly chopped200g passata50g fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped1 dried bay leaf1 cinnamon stick4 cardamon pods2 tbsp natural yoghurt1 … Read More

Shredded Chicken Tacos with Guacamole and Salsa

A beautiful roast chicken and onion curry with no tomato. Super simple as always! IngredientsFor the Tacos corn taco shells600g chicken thighs1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic saltpinch of pepper100g passata½ tsp dried oreganosunflower oila handful of fresh coriander, roughly choppedsour cream For the Guacamole1 avocado1 tomato, roughly chopped1 small red onion, finely choppedJuice of ½ lime½ … Read More

Best Chocolate Cupcakes

A fantastic bake which is my go-to! These lovely cupcakes are perfect as gifts or to share with your family. IngredientsFor the Cakes100g golden caster sugar60ml sunflower oil1 large egg120g self-raising flour30g cocoa powder1 tsp vanilla extract½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaa pinch of salt2 tbsp instant coffee140ml water For the Ganache100g butter, softened150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces1 tsp golden … Read More

Raspberry and Lemon Cake

This is my favourite summer cake recipe! Super simple to make – you can’t go wrong! Ingredients For the Cake200g golden caster sugar200g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder4 large eggs200g unsalted butter, softened1 tsp vanilla extractzest of 1 lemon For the Filling50g caster sugar50ml water50ml amaretto 250g mascarpone cheese300ml double cream1 punnet of raspberries Method– Preheat the oven to … Read More

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

For the nutella lovers out there – this is an indulgent and delicious chocolate cake which is made extra special by some added hazelnut. Ingredients For the Cake200g caster sugar100g self-raising flour 6 eggs200g unsalted butter200g dark chocolate100g roasted hazelnuts, blitzed to a fine powder For the Icing300g dark chocolate150g butter2 tbsp golden syrup300g double cream For the Praline200g caster … Read More

Oreo Cake

A gigantic cake which would be perfect for any celebration! Ingredients For the Cake350g caster sugar350g self-raising flour 1½ tsp baking powder6 eggs350g unsalted butter, softened1 tsp vanilla extract2 tbsp milk 5 oreo biscuits For the Swiss Meringue Buttercream4 egg whites300g caster sugar450g unsalted butter, softened1 packet of oreos For the Ganache200ml double cream 200g dark chocolate Method– Preheat the … Read More

Vanilla and Lemon Celebration Cake

Today’s recipe is all about celebration! A simple, but melt-in-your-mouth cake which can serve up to 20 people! Ingredients For the Cake500g golden caster sugar500g self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder10 large eggs500g unsalted butter, softened2 tsp vanilla extractzest of 2 lemons4 tbsp milk For the Filling and Topping600ml double cream4 tbsp caster sugar5 tbsp lemon curd 100g strawberries100g blueberries100g … Read More

Gajar Ka Halwa

March is carrot season in India so I decided to make this dish with my mum as she makes the best Gajar Ka Halwa in town! Ingredients500g Carrots, peeled and grated1 litre whole milk3 tbsp sugar1 small handful cashews, roughly chopped1 small handful almonds, roughly chopped3 tbsp ghee Method– Add the carrots and milk to a hot pan. Cook on … Read More