The combination of the dal paratha and the cumin potatoes makes this such a special dish. Ingredients For the Cumin Potatoes8 small-medium Maris Piper potatoes – peeled and chopped into small bitesize pieces2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp cumin seedsA few fresh curry leaves2 red chillies1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground coriander2 tbsp water2 large … Read More
Papdi means pastry, and this is a quick and easy recipe for Papdis which are a delicious snack to eat with dips, hummus or chutney, or scrunched up as a chaat. Ingredients100g plain flour¼ tsp salt¼ tsp chilli powder¼ turmeric powder¼ tsp garam masala¼ tsp carom seeds1 tbsp dried fenugreek leavesSunflower oil Method – In a large bowl, add the … Read More
A perfect everyday recipe for a simple white loaf, or ‘cob’. This loaf has a beautifully crisp crust with light, fluffy crumb on the inside.Makes one loaf Ingredients400g strong bread flour8g salt8g fast action yeast30g unsalted butter, softened300ml waterolive oil Method– Add the bread flour, salt, fast action yeast and unsalted butter to an electric mixer. Mix well. – Add … Read More
A simple recipe for a great summer bread, perfect for sharing at family picnics and barbecues with friends. Almost a meal in itself and delicious dipped in flavoured oil.Makes one loaf Ingredients500g strong white bread flour10g salt10g quick action dried yeast380-400ml lukewarm water60-70ml good quality extra virgin olive oilhandful of new potatoes, thinly sliced1 large red onion, thinly slicedpinch sea … Read More
Use the beautiful rainbow colours of seasonal chard to make a quick and delicious vegan dish. If you don’t have chard, you can make this with kale or even humble spinach. A perfect accompaniment or side dish for any curry.Serves 4 Ingredients600g rainbow chard, roughly chopped2 tbsp sunflower/rapeseed oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 medium onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves400g tin chopped … Read More
This is an absolutely divine recipe for a soft, pillowy bread, with the intense hit of sundried tomatoes. So easy to make and the perfect accompaniment to a homemade soup or vegetable dip. Ingredients250g bread flour or strong white flour6g salt6g quick action dried yeast200ml lukewarm watermozzarellasundried tomatoes Method – Add the flour, salt, and yeast to a large bowl. … Read More
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 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
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals in India, which brings families and friends together. It is celebrated not only in India but by people all over the world. This year I am delighted to be working with Sainsbury’s to celebrate this exciting time of year by sharing these Diwali recipes with you. On Diwali people … Read More
