Recipes

Pistachio and White Chocolate Cake

I was recently commissioned by JamieOliver.com for a celebratory cake. I love simple cakes that are easy to make, with the addition of one or two flavours to make the cake exquisite. I wanted a white, snow-topped cake, but find white chocolate very sweet on its own so I combined it with pistachios to balance it out. Try my recipe … Read More

Orange and Cinnamon Baklava

These deliciously sweet treats are extremely flaky, nutty and packed with flavour. Made here with filo pastry layered with cinnamon spiced pistachio and almond filling. Then soaked in sweet syrup.

Chilli and Coriander Naan

Simple naan bread flavoured with fresh green chillies and coriander leaves and a sprinkling of nigella seeds. Perfect accompaniment for any curry. 

Cardamom sponge

Cardamom sponge layered with coffee mascarpone cream and topped with hazelnuts

Lemon Curd Sponge Cake

Deliciously light sponges sandwiched with fresh cream and mascarpone, plus lots of lemon curd. Finished with tons of fresh raspberries on top.

Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a north Indian dish from the Punjab region. It’s a velvety lentil curry made with urad dal, which is whole black lentils and red kidney beans. This dish is slow cooked with tomato puree, butter, spices and cream. Best served with naan or rice. For more exciting recipes and ideas subscribe to Food with Chetna!