Delicious, creamy and healthy dal. The one dal recipe you need to try straight away! Ingredients oil of choice250g red lentils, washed1 tsp turmeric powdersalt1 tsp ground cumin400ml coconut milk700ml water1 leek, roughly chopped1 brown onion, roughly chopped1 tbsp chilli oil Method– Add the red lentils, turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, ground cumin, coconut milk, and 700ml water to a … Read More
This is the most delicious way to cook Bulgur wheat that is not only healthy but has so much flavour from the lentils and the onions. Recipe from Falastin, book by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley. Ingredients300g green lentils4 brown onions, thinly sliced2 tsp cornflour1 tsp saltsunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oilbulgar wheat1 ½ tsp cumin seeds1 ½ tbsp coriander seeds300g bulgar wheat½ tsp … Read More
This is such a fun recipe and the pizzas are ready in minutes, no proving, no kneading and no oven required. Perfect for a Monday night family meal. This recipe is from my friend John-Gregory Smith’s Book, ‘Fast Feasts’. Serves 4 people. IngredientsFor the Dough300g self-raising flour300g greek yoghurtpinch of salt½ tsp bicarbonate of soda For the ToppingsLebanese Inspiredza’atar1 mozzarella … Read More
A true feast for a hot summer’s day. Make sure the barbecue is nice and hot! Serves 4 people. IngredientsFor the Fish 2 whole sea bream black peppersaltsumacrapeseed oillime, slicedhandful of tarragon For the Potato Salad500g baby potatoes, washed3 heaped tbsp mayonnaise 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oilgenerous pinch of black peppergenerous pinch of salt For Salad3 artichokes hearts marinated … Read More
Aleksandar Taralezhkov teaches us how to make and amazing filo pie from scratch! This recipe happens to have a vegetarian filling and vegan pastry. You can use pre-bought filo pastry as well. IngredientsFor the Filo Pastry500g plain flour½ tbsp salt 1 ½ tbsp olive oil250ml water For the Filling2 leeks, finely chopped250g butter3 tbsp yoghurt150g feta cheese, crumbled3 eggs For … Read More
A.K.A. Garja Matar Ki Sabji. This recipe is a wholesome winter meal. It can be vegan if you swap out the ghee for any oil of your choice. Serves 4 people. Ingredientsghee or sunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil1 small red onion1 green chillithumb-sized piece of ginger1 small tomato1 tbsp cumin seedspinch of asafoetida4 carrots, peeled and chopped into small cubes½ tsp turmeric½ tsp … Read More
This delicious meal is very easy and ready in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for the whole family. Ingredientssunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil2 red onions, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, finely chopped300g long grain rice, rinsed1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chilli flakes2 tsp deggi murch spice blend1.5 tsp salt180g raw king prawnsa small handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped Method– Add tbsp … Read More
This recipe is super quick and easy – a great lunch option for the whole family. Ingredientssunflower/olive/vegetable oil2 red onions, thinly sliced4 curry leaves2 potatoes, pealed and finely chopped1 red bell pepper, finely chopped400g chickpeas, drained and rinsedsalt chilli powderground cumin6 eggs50g grated cheddar cheese50g mozzarella, cubed Method– Place the potatoes in a pan, cover them in water, and bring … Read More
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
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
