Gluten-Free

Shahi chicken curry

I love a good chicken curry and find myself looking for different ways to cook chicken. Whether I take inspiration from different chicken curries from regions of India, or dishes I have tried in restaurants, I am always on the lookout for a new chicken curry. For this particular one I wanted a rich creamy curry with all the intense … Read More

Dum Egg Biryani

Anda rice Egg biryani might sound unusual as it is normally made with some kind of meat and many people enjoy a veg biryani too but I must say this is incredible. A new way to enjoy the classic flavours of biryani but packing it with eggs, a favourite of mine. Using similar spices to a chicken biryani this uses … Read More

Falafel PAKORA

I know this is an unusual combination but trust me I am bringing to you two of the best snack recipes in one. I love making falafel and sometimes they can get dry so I am bringing some onion pakora energy into these falafel to make them extra crunchy, flavourful and irresistible. Best to use the overnight soaked chickpeas but … Read More

Indian roast chicken with chaat masala potatoes!

This roast dinner meal is not just delicious but its packed with layers of flavours with all the addition of the spices here. I have taken the regular roast to the very top level here and it is one you need to try. The chicken is roasted with tandoori spices, lots of depth of flavour from the ginger and garlic … Read More

Sindhi kadhi

This Sindhi kadhi is delicious, light, nourishing and easy to make, which makes it irresistible. A very popular dish in the Sindhi cuisine, its best served with piping hot ghee rice and some papad. I was lucky that my mum’s friend and neighbour Saroj aunty agreed to share her recipe with me. Gatte, small dumplings made with gram flour, is … Read More

Undhiyu – mixed vegetable delight

Undhiyu, a very popular Gujarati dish made with seasonal mixed vegetables. People in different regions of Gujarat use different vegetables depending on the availability and also personal preference. Most families will have a certain way of making this unique to them. The recipe here comes from my parents neighbour and good friend Chetna Shah, whom they have known for 40 … Read More

Potato and Paneer Vada

These little balls of delight are perfect for party nibbles, a quick snack, or accompaniment to a main meal! Ingredients3 red potatoes, peeled, boiled, and cooled225g paneer, crumbled or grated2 red onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli paste1 tsp garam masala3 tbsp cornflourhandful fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped Method– Mash the potatoes in a large … Read More

Courgette Garlic Pakora

This is a perfect gluten-free, afternoon snack option! Super moreish and tasty.   Ingredients oil of choice 2 courgettes, thinly sliced 2 fresh garlic bunches, thinly sliced 100g gram flour 50g rice flour1 tsp salt 1 tsp chilli powder½ tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chaat masala 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli oil   Method – Heat 1-2 cups of oil in a deep pan.   – In a large bowl, add … Read More

Mum’s Paneer Bhurji

This recipe is super healthy, tasty, and ready in 10 minutes! Serves 6 Ingredients2 brown onions, finely choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp black mustard seeds150g frozen peas2 green chillies, roughly chopped450g paneer1 tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp garam masala Method– Add 2-3 tbsp of oil to a hot pan. Add the cumin seeds and black … Read More

Mum’s Punjabi Kadhi

This delicious and popular Indian dish is made with yogurt, gram flour, and spices. This recipe easy to follow and will give you the perfect Punjabi Kadhi every timeServes 6 Ingredients3 brown onions, finely slicesoil of choice¼ tsp asafoetida8-10 fresh curry leaves, ripped 1 tsp cumin seeds½ black mustard seeds200g natural yoghurt110g gram flour1 tsp turmeric powderchilli powder3 red onions, … Read More