A simple creamy curry with almonds, onions and tomatoes which is the perfect base for the paneer and chickpeas. The chickpeas are soft and the sauce has a great hit to it that is offset by the almonds. Serve with piping hot chapati or rice. Ingredients2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 large onion, chopped1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp black mustard seeds10-12 whole … Read More
Fenugreek cooks so well with chicken and adds some great flavour. You can really taste the fenugreek (methi) but it’s not over-powering and the sauce is not too creamy but is rich and delicious. Ingredients3 onions, thinly sliced3 tbsp rapeseed oil1 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp cumin seedsBunch fresh fenugreek3-4 garlic cloves5 medium tomatoes2-3 thumb-sized pieces of ginger6 pieces skinless chicken … Read More
This vegetarian/vegan aubergine curry is special as it has really aromatic, deep flavours of achar – pickle in Hindi – these are usually soaked in seed and mustard oil and I used this flavour as a base for this curry. Ingredients2 tsp fennel seeds2 tsp coriander seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp nigella seeds/onion seeds½ tsp fenugreek seeds2 … Read More
This is great for lunch or picnics and is ready to eat in just 30 minutes! Ingredients200g natural yoghurt1 tbsp tandoori masala½ tsp salt450g ready paneer3 onions, thinly sliced2 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp black mustard seeds1 tbsp urad dhalFresh curry leaves2 dried red chillies60g fresh coconut¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder Method– Mix yoghurt, tandoori … Read More
So simple but tastes divine! Even though it’s ready in 30 minutes, it still really delivers on flavour. Ingredients1 aubergine cut into chunky fingers¼ tsp salt2 onions, thinly sliced2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 tbsp dry roasted fennel seeds1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp chilli powder100-150ml water1 tsp sugar1 tsp tamarind paste Method– Cut the aubergine into chunky fingers and sprinkle the salt … Read More
This very healthy and totally delicious dal is quick to make and comforting to eat. Team it with rice or chapati or enjoy it as a bowl full of lentil soup! Subscribe to Food with Chetna to see even more amazing recipes and get your creativity flowing!
This recipe for chicken biryani is easy but totally delicious, great for the festive season. Try this with some raita or plain yogurt and some coriander chutney, the recipe can be found on this channel too. Subscribe to Food with Chetna to see even more amazing recipes and get your creativity flowing!
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals in India, which brings families and friends together. It is celebrated not only in India but by people all over the world. This year I am delighted to be working with Sainsbury’s to celebrate this exciting time of year by sharing these Diwali recipes with you. On Diwali people … Read More
Delicious authentic Indian Chole or Chana Masala, is quick and easy to make, and perfect to go with Bhature (Indian Bread) or some steamed rice.
Watch my video to learn making beautifully soft home made Chapatis, also known as Roti or Fulka in India. These flat breads are really straightforward to make. Once you have tasted these you will never eat shop bought wraps again! There are so many ways to eat these as wraps, with all sorts of curries or just warm with some … Read More