Pepper & Cashew Nut Chicken Curry

I know I do a lot of chicken curries however, they are always a little bit different and all worth trying! This one has green peppers and cashew nuts to give it a bit of a bite. Serves 4 Ingredientsoil of choice50g cashews 2 brown onions, finely chopped3-4 green cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick2 bay leaves1 tsp cumin seeds4 large tomatoes, … Read More

Chole Alu Biryani (Chickpea & Potato)

One of my favourite recipes – I hope you love it as much as I do.Serves 4 Ingredients4 brown onions, thinly sliced2 brown onions, finely choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds2 bay leaves3 green cardamom1 cinnamon stick3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1″ fresh ginger, finely chopped2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped1 tsp turmeric1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chilli powder2 tsp ground coriander1 … Read More

Carrot and Peas Sabzi

A.K.A. Garja Matar Ki Sabji. This recipe is a wholesome winter meal. It can be vegan if you swap out the ghee for any oil of your choice. Serves 4 people. Ingredientsghee or sunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil1 small red onion1 green chillithumb-sized piece of ginger1 small tomato1 tbsp cumin seedspinch of asafoetida4 carrots, peeled and chopped into small cubes½ tsp turmeric½ tsp … Read More

Prawn and Pepper Pulao

This delicious meal is very easy and ready in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for the whole family. Ingredientssunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil2 red onions, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, finely chopped300g long grain rice, rinsed1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chilli flakes2 tsp deggi murch spice blend1.5 tsp salt180g raw king prawnsa small handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped Method– Add tbsp … Read More

Chicken Madras Curry

This is a very well-known dish but isn’t, in fact, traditionally Indian – it was invented in the UK but still equally delicious!Serves 4 people. Ingredients8 skinless chicken thighs on the bonesunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil1 large brown onion, finely chopped4 cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cumin seeds4 garlic cloves, grated1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated2 tbsp tomato purée 1¼ tsp salt1 … Read More

Chicken Kofta Curry

Super soft, melt-in-your-mouth kofta curry. Serves 4 people. Ingredients2 small red onions, finely chopped4 green cardamom pods1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick1 tsp cumin seeds5 garlic cloves, grated1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated200g passata chilli powder roasted punjab masalasalt350g skinless and boneless chicken things, mincedhandful of fresh coriander, roughly choppedsunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil Method– Add 4-6 tbsp of oil to a large hot … Read More

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

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