This makes a delicious quick meal that we all love. It’s really versatile – you can serve it as a sabji (which means vegetable dish) with rotis, naan or chapatis, or as a pulao to use up leftover rice. Eat it on its own as a supper, or as a delicious addition to a family picnic, or even for children’s … Read More
This is a combination of 2 of my favourite recipes, butter chicken and biryani and it tastes outstanding. IngredientsFor the Marinated Chicken4 tbsp natural yogurt1 tsp garam masala1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp sunflower oil2 garlic cloves, grated1 inch ginger, grated8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bite size pieces For the Rice500g basmati rice5 cardamom pods1 bay leaf5 … Read More
North Indian Chickpea curry also known as Chole. This is quite a classic north Indian curry made with chickpeas and it is best to use dried chickpeas soaked overnight for best results. Enjoy this with chapati, naan, rice or bhature! 500 gms dried chickpeas Soaked in 1500 ml water For the curry 5 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tsp carom … Read More
Easy after school snacks! Eggless Chocolate mug cake4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch of salt (1/8th tsp)pinch of baking powder (1/8th tsp)3 tbsp milk2 tbsp oil (I used rapeseed oil)5 pieces of dark chocolate Whisk all ingredients together in a large mug. Microwave at 900 W for 1 min 20 seconds Vanilla Mug Cake with … Read More
These brownies are easy to make but they are absolutely the best. For me brownies need to be gooey and moist to be delicious and this one fits the bill. Try it with some nuts on the top for added crunch and flavour. Ingredients300g unsalted butter, melted300g 70% dark chocolate5 large eggs200 golden caster sugar150 dark brown soft sugar150g plain … Read More
This gorgeous recipe is easy to follow, absolutely delicious and uses basic spices from the store cupboard. IngredientsFor the Curry2 tbsp sunflower oil1 ½ tsp cumin seeds4 onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, grated2 inch ginger, grated4 tomatoes, finely chopped¾ tsp salt¾ tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 ½ tsp garam masalahandful of fresh coriander leaves For the Chicken8 chicken thighs … Read More
Delicious vanilla sponge sandwiched with nutella flavoured Italian meringue buttercream and dark chocolate ganache. Decorated with drip chocolate and a selection of different chocolates. IngredientsFor the Cake350g Unsalted butter350g caster sugar350g self raising flour1 ½ tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract6 large eggs2 tbsp whole milk For the Ganache400 ml double cream200g dark chocolate, chopped into pieces For the Italian … Read More
This soup is the ultimate comfort food! IngredientsFor Butternut Squash1 butternut squash, cut into 1 inch pieces1 tsp sunflower oil½ tsp salt For the Soup1 tbsp sunflower oil2 medium sized onions, finely chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin400g chopped tomatoes400g chickpeas400 ml boiling water100g spinach leaves, roughly chopped½ tsp sugar Method – Preheat the … Read More
Victoria Sponge cake! For this Mother’s Day I decided to do a special video both with my Mum and my daughter. This is a very special video as Sia made my favourite cake of all time ‘The Victoria Sponge’ and my mum loves it too. I fell in love with this cake when I moved to the U.K. many years … Read More
I love stuffed parathas, they are not only easy and quick to make but also quite satisfying and filling to eat, great comfort food. These can be enjoyed with raita, pickle, chutney or on its own. Also good for packed lunches and picnics as they can be prepared a bit ahead. Best to cook them in some homemade ghee but … Read More
