This coming week marks the release of my debut cookbook, Sanjana Feasts: Modern Indian Meals to Feed Your Soul, published by Unbound. It’s available to purchase on Amazon now. Click here to buy. Affiliate link. Here’s what it’s all about… Sanjana Feasts is a collection of dazzling recipes of modern Indian diaspora vegetarian and vegan …
Patra and Sweetcorn Fried Rice is one of my go-to Indian vegetarian weeknight dinners. It takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish and boasts surprisingly big flavours given how low effort it is. It’s a quick and easy Indian fried rice using store-bought patra (spicy colocasia rolls) and corn. You can use frozen …
Here’s an easy Kaju Katli recipe. My signature recipe for one of the most famous Indian sweets, Kaju Katli. This popular Indian sweet is made with cashews and has a melt-in-the-mouth fondant texture. Delicious! It’s similar to barfi, a sweet confection typically made with nuts, sugar and cardamom. Edible silver is the crowning glory. If …
Let’s make Feta Paniyaram! Here’s my modern take on South Indian Paniyaram, combining feta, ground black pepper, onion and fresh coriander. This is a batter recipe for South Indian Paniyaram with just a touch of Greek flavour. If feta isn’t your thing, feel free to experiment with your own add-ins. Indeed, this is a choose …
A delicious and nutritious Vegetable Curry recipe. This aromatic recipe for Vegetable Curry is also easy to prepare, making it an amazing option for home cooks or people new to Indian food. Prepare this dish with any veggies you have in the fridge, freezer or pantry. Vegetable Curry is typically served with rice, naan, paratha …
Learn how to make Burnt Aubergine in Yoghurt (Dahi Varo Oro). Flame-grilled aubergine, crunchy veg and yoghurt. A delicious Indian BBQ dish! Burnt Aubergine in Yoghurt (Dahi Varo Oro) is a treasure of a dish hailing from the Kathiawar Peninsula in Gujarat, western India. It boasts big flavours, but requires very few ingredients in comparison …
Try my delicious recipe for Vada Pav (East African Style). They’re spicy potato fritters stuffed inside a soft bun with fresh kachumbari (bright, zesty salad) and tamarind chutney. Taking inspiration from India’s legendary street snack, Vada Pav, this recipe has both Indian and East African flavours, quite like my own mixed family background. This recipe …
South Indian dosa meets Lebanese garlic potatoes in this recipe for Batata Harra Dosa. It’s fresh, vegan and delicious with juicy pomegranate. What is batata harra? Batata harra, which translates to ‘spicy potatoes’ in Arabic, is a popular Lebanese side dish made with crispy fried or roasted potatoes tossed in a lemony garlic and coriander …
Learn how to make light and crispy Onion Bhaji (Indian Restaurant Style) with this easy recipe. I make these Onion Bhajis (Onion Pakora) with a secret ingredient for the crispiest texture – leftover bread! Take one bite and you won’t be able to stop eating them. These are onion bhajis without egg. What is an …