This Chana Masala Recipe (Chickpea Curry) is a quick and easy one-pot Indian curry with chickpeas and potatoes simmered in spices until meltingly tender. Chana masala, Chole masala, or simply Chole is a chickpea curry from in the Indian subcontinent. This delicious vegetarian curry can be on the table in 30 minutes! My Chana Masala …
Learn how to make Perfect Chakri. A delicious, swirly Indian savoury snack of rice flour and spices. Chakri is popular across India, and indeed, around the world. It’s famous in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Variations of Chakri are also enjoyed in Mauritius, South Africa and Indonesia. This is my late aunt, Krishna …
Flaky Saffron Paratha with dozens of crisp layers. This Indian bread is delicious with curry, daal and even as wraps for Shahi Paneer Tikka. Learn how to make the flakiest paratha with my simple step-by-step recipe video for making this diamond of an Indian flatbread. The secret to the flakiest paratha is revealed in this …
If you like Tandoori Paneer Tikka, you’ll love this Shahi Paneer Tikka. It’s a heavenly version of the dish I order most in Indian restaurants, alongside naan and chutney. Not to mention, it tastes like it came straight from a royal kitchen. What is Shahi Paneer Tikka? Shahi Paneer Tikka is a fresh take on …
Learn how to make Classic Sabudana Khichdi with me! This is a delicious recipe for the famous Indian snack, Sabudana Khichdi. It’s a savoury snack made with chewy tapioca pearls, potatoes, peanuts and spices. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Sabudana Khichdi is a traditional dish famed throughout India from Gujarat and Rajasthan, to Maharashtra, …
Learn how to make 15-Minute Mango Burfi (recipe and video)! This quick and simple recipe for the milky, fudgy South Asian sweet, Mango Burfi requires just a handful of ingredients and the texture is just like shop bought burfi. What does Burfi mean? The word ‘burfi’ or ‘barfi‘ in both Hindi and Urdu originates from the Persian term, ‘barfī‘, which …
Learn how to make this Easy Künefe recipe | Delicious Knafeh or Kunafa, a popular Middle-Eastern dessert made with shredded filo pastry, gooey, melted cheese and finally, drizzled with a fragrant syrup. Pistachios are the most traditional garnish and for me, the more pistachios there are, the better. It’s crispy, cheesy, sweet and so decadent …
American Chinese takeout favourite General Tso’s Chicken gets a vegetarian makeover with this Desi Chinese-inspired fresh stir-fry dish, General Tso’s Paneer. Crisp-coated creamy paneer nuggets tossed in a sticky spicy, sweet and sour sauce. This fakeaway recipe is… Vegetarian Easily veganized Tastes like it’s restaurant-quality Perfect side for rice, noodles and mixed veggies Vegetarian General …
Zarda Rice (Sweet Yellow Rice) is a fragrant dessert with fruits, nuts and spices. Here’s a perfect recipe and easy-to-follow video for making this family-favourite South Asian sweet at home. Learn how to make Zarda Rice (Sweet Yellow Rice) that’s: Simple to prepare Quick Easy to veganise Gluten-free option One of life’s greatest pleasures is …