Recipes

Masala Roast Potatoes

My own spin on roast potatoes to go with your Sunday feast! Ingredients4 medium potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped3 garlic cloves, gratedvegetable/sunflower/rapeseed oilsmall handful of fresh curry leaves, roughly chopped2 green chillies, roughly choppedsalt½ amchoor powder/dried mango powder½ garam masalahandful fresh mint leaveshandful fresh coriander 1 small onion, roughly chopped2 onions thinly sliced3 green chillies 1 tsp sugarJuice of 1 … Read More

Dahi Vada

This is a traditional Diwali treat and a must-try! They consist of a fried lentil dumpling, dumped in creamy yoghurt and drizzled with chutney. A light side-dish to serve with your main meal. Ingredients300g Urid Dal, soaked over night1 tsp salt½ tsp cumin powder½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp tamarind chutney250ml natural yoghurt Method– Scoop the soaked dal out of the … Read More

Homemade Sev

This is a traditional Diwali treat. So simple and ready in minutes – you just need a manual noodle press or sev maker. Ingredients150g gram flour¼ tsp chilli powder¼ tsp turmeric powder¼ tsp salt2 tsp sunflower oil Method– Mix the gram flour, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and sunflower oil in a large bowl. Mix in a little bit of … Read More

Garlic Mushroom Cheese Puffs

You asked for it! This mushroom cheese puff is super comforting.Serves 2 people. Ingredients300g chestnut mushrooms, thinly slicedsunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil1 tbsp salted butter1 brown onion, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves½ tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder1 tbsp double cream1 handful tenderstem broccoli1 pack ready rolled puff pastry2 cheese slices1 egg Method– Add 1 tbsp of oil and salted butter to a hot pan. … Read More

Mini Bitesize Vegetable Samosa

A family favourite! These tasty treats are perfect finger food for any occasion. Ingredients200g plain floursalt sunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oilchilli powder2 red onions, roughly chopped1 tsp black mustard seeds2 large potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped1 tsp chaat masala½ tsp turmeric powdersmall handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped Method– Add the flour, a pinch of salt, a pinch of chilli powder, and 2 … Read More

Potato and Peas Cheesy Balls

A definite crowd pleaser! These tasty treats are crispy, gooey and oozing with flavour. Ingredients4 large potatoes, I like using desiree potatoes120g frozen peas1 tsp chaat masala½ tsp garam masala½ tsp salt ½ tsp chilli powder1 mozzarella ball2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp cornflour3 tbsp fine bread crumbssunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil Method– Peel and roughly chop the potatoes. Add to a pan … Read More

Paneer Biryani

This recipe is super simple and perfect for sharing! Great for an easy, hearty weeknight dinner.Serves 4 people. Ingredients4 brown onions, thinly sliced sunflower/vegetable/rapeseed4 cloves8 cardamom pods10 black peppercorns2 bay leaves 400g basmati rice, rinsed200g natural yoghurtsalt1 tsp chilli poweder1 tsp chaat masala1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric powder3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped … Read More

Ultimate Macaroni Cheese

I’m sure a lot of you have made Mac&Cheese before but I can promise you that this one is extra special!Serves 4-6 people. Ingredients300g macaroni3 tbsp butter2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped1 tsp dijon mustard3 tbsp plain flour500ml whole milk250g cheddar cheese, gratedpinch of black pepper50g parmesan cheese, grated3 tsp paprikaa small piece of sourdough bread, slightly … Read More

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