cardamom

Homemade Garama Masala

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This is the best and most simple way to make garam masala at home. Passed down to me from my Mum, I guarantee it’s delicious and will pair perfectly with all your curries. Ingredients10g whole cumin seeds10g black peppercorns10g black cardamom pods 6 cloves1 cinnamon stick1 piece maze¼ nutmeg Method– Place all of the spices in a coffee grinder, spice … Read More

Chocolate Babka

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This is my take on the delicious chocolate bread, a perfect blend between bread and cake, and this is one recipe you must try for sure. A bit of a labour of love but all worth it in the end!This recipe makes 2 Babka. IngredientsFor the dough400g plain flour200g strong white flour10g yeast10g salt40g caster sugar1 tsp ground cardamom3 large … Read More

Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

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This is my favourite hot chocolate recipe for the season. Cardamom, Irish cream and double cream on top, what more could you want? Ingredients for 1 cup120ml whole milk120ml oat milk 3 cardamom pods50ml double cream2 tsp light brown sugar25g dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped1 tsp cocoa powder1 tbsp Irish cream. Method– Add your milk to a pan. – Peel … Read More

Almond Pistachio Mince Pies

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When I first moved to the UK and tried a classic mince pie, I found that the pastry was too thick and the filling too sweet. So over the years I have tried to find different variations to make the perfect mince pies, in my eyes. These ones however, are beautifully light, flavourful, and not too sweet and I’m so … Read More

Cardamom, rose and pistachio sticky buns

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Gulab jamun inspired sticky buns (makes 8)   It’s starting to feel very autumnal and this is the time when I start making some comfort bakes like the flavoured rolls or buns. It could be cardamom or cinnamon buns or chocolate rolls but mostly it is the sticky buns as its something we all love in our family.   We … Read More