Recipes

Vegetarian Lunch Bowl

Stuck for lunchtime meal ideas? Have no fear! This delicious, healthy, vegetarian meal will hit the spot. I like to say it’s ‘a hug in a bowl.’Serves 4 Ingredients For the Bread300g plain flour¼ tsp salt¼ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp baking powder4 tbsp yogurt 100ml waterZatar spice for toppingbutter For the Hummus400g tinned chickpeas2 tbsp tahini 2 garlic cloves2 sundried tomatoes1 tbsp oil ½ … Read More

Homemade Vanilla Custard

In my opinion, nothing beats a humble vanilla custard for dessert. You can also pare it with your favourite pudding. I’m going to teach you how to make it perfect every time.  Ingredients400ml whole milk 200ml double cream4 egg yolks80g caster sugar2 tbsp cornflour1 tsp vanilla extract Method– Pour the whole milk and double cream into a pan and bring it … Read More

Tandoori Paneer & Egg Wrap

This is an easy, delicious lunchtime meal. Perfect for the kids during the summer holidays.Makes 3 wraps Ingredients225g paneer, chopped into long thin pieces1 red pepper, chopped into long thin pieces1 red onion, chopped into long thin pieces3 eggs3 tortilla wrapsoil of choicecoriander chutney (optional) For the Marinade150g natural yoghurt½ tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp salt2 tsp tandoori … Read More

Cabbage & Potato Sabzi

I have been meaning to share this recipe for so long. This a great mid-week meal option as it’s ready in minutes and, as always, super tasty.  Ingredients1 cabbage, thinly sliced2 red potatoes, peeled and roughy choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp chilli powder½ tsp salt½ tsp garam masala½ tsp chaat masala Method– … Read More

Chicken Tikka Masala Masterclass

Cook the best chicken tikka masala at home with these simple tips and tricks to make it perfect every single time.Serves 8 Tips– To ensure the richest of flavours, I would recommend marinating the chicken overnight if you can.– There are many ways to cook the chicken. You can place them on a skewer and cook on a barbecue, or … Read More

Chickpea & Bean Stew Curry

All you need is a bit of time to create this delicious vegan meal. I like to serve mine with some toasted sourdough with lots of butter.Serves 4  Ingredients2 large leeks, roughly choppedoil of choice5 celery sticks, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, grated400g chopped tomatoes1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp sugar400g chickpeas, rinsed and … Read More

Turmeric & Coriander Bread

Would you believe that this light, fluffy, and eggless bread is made in a frying pan? It’s absolutely divine and well worth trying! Ingredients300g strong white flour/bread flour½ tsp salt1 tbsp dried yeast½ tsp carom seeds/roasted cumin seeds1 tsp turmeric powderlarge handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped80ml warm water80ml milk1 ½ tbsp olive oil2 green chillies, finely chopped Method– In a … Read More

Grilled Veg & Cheese Toastie

Ready in 15 minutes, this recipe is the perfect lunchtime option for you and your family – especially during the holidays.Serves 2 Ingredientsoil of choice½ courgette, chopped into thin and long slices½ aubergine, chopped into thin circles½ red onion, thinly sliced4 slices of breadpesto1 large tomato, thinly sliced1 mozzarella ball, thinly sliced50g cheddar cheese, grated Method– Add 2 tbsp of … Read More

Spicy Potato Curry

This dish is a great weekend option as you’ll need a bit of time but it’s oh so worth it.  Ingredients6 dried red chillies, seeds removed4 large red potatoes, peeled and chopped into even bit-sized pieces4 green cardamom pods6-8 black peppercorns 4 cloves ¼ cinnamon stick 1 tbsp coriander seeds2 tbsp fennel seedsoil of choice4 brown onions, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, grated300g natural … Read More

Pakora Masterclass

In this masterclass I will teach how to make a selection of pakoras, cooked perfectly every time! Ingredients 1 cauliflower, chopped into small florets1 aubergine, thinly sliced1 large red potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced4 large green chilliesoil of choice For the Batter200g gram flour1 tsp chaat masala½ tsp carom seeds½ tsp red chilli powder¾  tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder (optional)100ml water … Read More