Aubergine, Tomato & Chickpea Bake

This recipe is inspired by Sammi Tamimi and Tara Wigley’s Book, ‘Falastin‘.This recipe serves 4 people. Ingredientsextra virgin olive oil5 aubergines, sliced into 1cm thicksaltpepper2 brown onions, finely chopped6-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp tomato purée2 green peppers, roughly chopped400g chopped tomatoes 400g chickpeas, drained & rinsed1 ½ tsp sugar2 … Read More

Mum’s Paneer Bhurji

This recipe is super healthy, tasty, and ready in 10 minutes! Serves 6 Ingredients2 brown onions, finely choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp black mustard seeds150g frozen peas2 green chillies, roughly chopped450g paneer1 tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp garam masala Method– Add 2-3 tbsp of oil to a hot pan. Add the cumin seeds and black … Read More

Mum’s Katori Chaat

This recipe it a true crowd pleaser and it looks gorgeous! What more could you want?Serves 6 Ingredients For the Katori300g plain flour¾ tsp salt½ tsp carom seeds5 tbsp oil/ghee 4 metal katori/ small bowl For the Filling400g dried chickpeas, soaked overnightsalt4 red potatoes, roughly choppedcoriander and mint chutneytamarind chutney5 tbsp natural yoghurtsugarsalt1 brown onion, finely chopped1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp … Read More

Mum’s Vegetable Spring Rolls

I have never shared a spring roll recipe before but as my mum was in town, it was time to get her to share her delicious recipe for you all to enjoy.Makes 20 spring rolls.  Ingredients For the Filling ½ cabbage, grated3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped1 red pepper, finely chopped1 green pepper, finely chopped5 spring onions, finely choppedoil of choice1 … Read More

Mum’s Alu Ghobi

This authentic, Punjabi style recipe is a classic and must try! Serves 6 Ingredients1 cauliflower, roughly chopped2 medium potatoes, roughly choppedoil of choice1 tsp cumin seeds1 brown onion, roughly chopped2 green chillies2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1” piece of ginger, finely chopped2 tsp ground coriander1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder½ tsp garam masalasmall handful fresh … Read More

Cheeni Paratha

This is a sweet style paratha recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or tea-time treats.Makes 4-5 paratha.  Ingredients150g chapati flour5 tsp golden caster sugarghee/oil of choice Method– In a large bowl, add the flour. Add some water, a little at a time, and stop when you have got a nice soft dough. – Once the dough has come together, knead … Read More

Mum’s Mooli Paratha

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Asian radishes, and is perfect for a winter breakfast or lunch. Asian radishes (mooli) can be found in your local asian supermarkets. This recipe serves 6 people Ingredients2 large mooli, peeled and grated300g chapati flour 160ml watersalt 1 green chilli, finely choppedsmall handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped½ tsp carom … Read More

Mum’s Punjabi Kadhi

This delicious and popular Indian dish is made with yogurt, gram flour, and spices. This recipe easy to follow and will give you the perfect Punjabi Kadhi every timeServes 6 Ingredients3 brown onions, finely slicesoil of choice¼ tsp asafoetida8-10 fresh curry leaves, ripped 1 tsp cumin seeds½ black mustard seeds200g natural yoghurt110g gram flour1 tsp turmeric powderchilli powder3 red onions, … Read More

Aloo Chaat

This simple crispy, potato, and chickpea chaat is mouthwateringly good and well worth a try! Serves 6 Ingredients5 medium potatoes, roughly choppedtamarind chutney1 red onion, finely choppedcoriander and mint chutney 1 handful peanuts800g chickpeas, rinsed and drainedoil of choicehandful fresh coriander, roughly chopped200g natural yoghurtchaat masala Method – Place the potatoes in a pan, cover in water and boil until … Read More

Mum’s Bombay Mix

There are hundreds of varieties of Bombay Mix, and I may be a little bit biased but none can beat my mum’s very own recipe. Ingredients2 sprigs fresh curry leaves4 green chillies, roughly chopped250g poha (rice flakes)100g unsweetened cornflakes 150g peanutsoil of choice½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp chilli powder¼ tsp sugar Method – Add 1-2 cups of oil … Read More