Matar Alu

Elevate your midweek dinner with this quick and healthy curry that’s ready in minutes and tastes amazing. Whether you opt for fresh or frozen peas, and choose Maris Piper or any good potatoes, this dish is a winner. Pair it with naan or rice for a delightful and satisfying meal!Serves 4. Ingredientsoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp black mustard … Read More

Matar Paneer

Indulge in the comfort of an easy and delicious peas and paneer curry, perfect to enjoy with rice or roti. Whether you use fresh or frozen peas, and make your own paneer or find it in the shops, this recipe promises a satisfying meal that’s both convenient and flavourful. I hope you will give it a try! Serves 4. Ingredientsoil … Read More

Carrot Sabzi

This is the best recipe to make when you can get your hands on some lovely carrots with their green tops. It’s also a very popular recipe in India during the winter so I thought I would share with you all to enjoy. Did I mention is was also vegan? Ingredients5 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped5 carrot greens, finely … Read More

Mushroom Curry

Hope you will try this simple yet stunning recipe for delicious Mushroom and peas curry cooked in onion, tomatoes and pepper sauce.Serves 4 people. Ingredientsoil of choice2 brown onions, roughly chopped3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1″ fresh ginger, roughly chopped3 large tomatoes, roughly chopped½ red pepper, roughly chopped400g mushrooms, thinly sliced½ cinnamon stick1 bay leaf1 tsp cumin seeds1½ tsp salt1 tsp … Read More

10 Minute Lunch Box Recipes

Get ready to turbocharge your lunch hour with my Lunch Box Series – your passport to quick, lip-smacking lunches! Serves 1 Paneer Pepper Rice Ingredients1 brown onion, roughly choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds1 small red pepper, roughly chopped100g paneer, chopped in to cubes1 tomato, roughly chopped½ tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp chaat masala125g cooked basmati … 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

Masala-matar-paneer

Masala Matar Paneer

Matar is peas. You can make paneer at home if you can’t find it using this recipe. The sweetness of the peas and the spiced masala make this a delicious meal. Ingredients2 onions, finely choppedSunflower oil1 tsp cumin seeds3-4 cardamom pods2 bay leaves2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 thumb ginger, finely chopped1 tin chopped tomatoes1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp … Read More

Chetna's Masala-Papdi

Papdi Chaat

There are many varieties of chaat in India – this is papdi chaat which is my favourite. For the Tamarind & Date Chutney 50g dates50g jaggery, chopped into smaller piecesTamarind pulp or half the amount of paste Whole yellow peas 1 tsp salt1 heaped tsp roasted fennel, crushed in a pestle & mortar1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli … Read More

Chetna's Crispy-matar-kachori

Crispy Matar Kachori

It’s Diwali time which means enjoying some delicious food. One of my favourites is this delicious pea stuffed kachori. The filling is so balanced – the peas are sweet, but offset by the garam masala and chillies. Add more chilli powder if you prefer the heat. Ingredients2 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp cumin seedsFresh curry leaves if you have them300g frozen … Read More

Paneer and Pea Pie

This recipe is from my very first book, The Cardamom Trail. The crisp puff pastry is filled with paneer which soaks up the beautiful flavour of the blend of spices. Ingredients2 onions, chopped2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp black mustard seeds2-3 garlic cloves, grated1 tsp garam masalachilli powder (to taste)1 tsp salt½ tsp turmeric1 tsp amchur (mango powder)200g frozen peas450g paneerhandful … Read More