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Breakfast

Medu Vada – South Indian Vegan Fluffy Fritters

As soon as I posted my Vegetable Sambar recipe, I knew that I had to follow it up with some delicious accompaniments. Along with Rava..

Articles & Tips

10 Common Myths about Indian Food and why they’re wrong

Have you ever encountered these myths about Indian food? Or have you even thought them yourself? 1. All Indian Food is ‘Curry’. In India, the..

Main

Batata Rassa / Aloo Sabji – Easy & Spicy Maharashtrian Potato Curry

Batata Rassa is a deliciously thin and spicy Maharashtrian Potato Curry. Not only is it packed full of flavour, but it’s easy for even beginners..

Side

Rava Idli – Instant Semolina Idli (Without Eno)

Rava Idli is an incredibly popular South Indian breakfast dish that can be served with either Sambar or Chutney for a satisfying and delicious meal…

Lunch

Bharli Bhindi – Maharashtrian Stuffed Okra

This Maharashtrian Stuffed Okra dish is one of the easiest and tastiest Indian meals I’ve ever made. It’s a dry dish created by stuffing a..

Ingredients

A Guide to Lentils, Legumes, Beans and Pulses

Pulses are a staple in Vegetarian and Indian cuisine due to the fact that they are extremely inexpensive and have offer lots of nutritional benefits,..

Dessert

Gulab Jamun with Milk Powder (Indian Sweets)

Dare I say it – Gulab Jamun is the most famous and most beloved of Indian desserts! Gulab Jamun are fried ‘doughnuts’ made from milk..

Breakfast

Kanda Batata Poha – Quick Vegan Breakfast

Poha is one of the most popular Indian breakfasts – because it’s quick, easy, and incredibly tasty. Kanda Batata Poha is the most famous of..

Food

Aloo Palak / Saag Aloo – Potato, Spinach & Coconut Curry

This Aloo Palak recipe is something I gravitate towards when I want something simple, homely, comforting and most of all quick – it takes only..

Vegetable Sambar – Vegan South Indian Lentils

You have to try this Vegetable Sambar! It has light, fresh flavours from curry leaves, tamarind, coconut oil and an abundance of fresh vegetables. It’s..

Main

Bharli Vangi – Maharashtrian Stuffed Eggplant Curry

In Marathi ‘Bharli‘ means Stuffed and ‘Vangi‘ means Aubergine – making Bharli Vangi! The flavour of this classic Maharashtrian dish is something no one can..

Articles & Tips

A Comprehensive Guide to Indian Cookware – What do you need to cook Indian food?

During the time I’ve spent in online Indian cooking communities, one question comes up time and time again – which pan is best for cooking Indian..

Bread

Fluffy, Soft & Bubbly Garlic and Coriander Indian Naan (Eggless)

Naan is the quintessential Indian bread. It may be true that the bread we eat daily is Chapati, but when we want to feast, we..

Lunch

Authentic Vegan Vegetable & Tofu Pad Thai

Soft, flat noodles coated in a full-bodied sour, umami, tangy, sweet and spicy sauce; crisp, fresh vegetables; spongy tofu that are like little pockets of..

Main

Easy Palak Paneer – Creamy Indian Cheese in a Spinach Sauce

It’s no secret I love all things spinach – but this Palak Paneer is probably my favourite way to use spinach, which is really saying..

Dal Tadka – Indian Lentils with a Spicy Tempering

Dal Tadka is the quintessential Indian dish! It’s mild and nutty lentils cooked until deliciously creamy, silky and soft (literally melt-in-the-mouth!) and then topped with..

Main

Pav Bhaji – Maharashtrian Mashed Mixed Vegetable Curry

If you haven’t tried Pav Bhaji yet – you need to! It’s one of India’s most famous street foods, and it’s no wonder. It’s a..

Dessert

Til Chikki – Indian Sesame Brittle for Makar Sankranti

Happy Makar Sankranti! Today I’m sharing the recipe for Til Chikki, also known as Til Patti, Tilgul, or Til Gajak. It’s a mouthwatering sweet snack..

Breakfast

Maharashtrian Sabudana Khichdi – Tapioca Stir Fry

This Sabudana Khichdi recipe is a unique breakfast dish from Maharashtra made with tapioca pearls. Quite similar to giant couscous, they have a lovely texture..

Main

Chana Masala / Chole Bhature – Vegan Chickpea Curry

This Vegan Chana Masala cooked in Punjabi style is easily in my top 5 recipes of all time. The recipe below results in a beautiful..

Side

Tandoori Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Tandoori Hasselback Potatoes are the perfect fusion Indo-European recipe. They have the most divinely crispy top where the marinade has charred and caramelised, and a..

Dessert

Moong Dal Halwa – Indian Dessert made with Lentils!

If you’re not familiar with Indian sweets I can imagine you’re thinking “What! Lentils in a dessert!?” right now. But don’t worry, I haven’t gone..

Bread

Palak Puri – Puffed Indian Breads with Spinach Dough

I make these palak puris weekly – I don’t know how I’ve only just photographed and written the recipe now! It’s one of of our..

Rice

Chestnut Mushroom Pulao – Perfectly fragrant Indian Rice

Mushroom Pulao is an incredibly easy mid-week dinner that’s full of subtle aromatic flavour without much effort! Chestnut mushrooms offer a deep, rich sense of..

Lunch

Yellow Tomato Margherita Pizza with No-Knead Dough

I think a proper Margherita Pizza is one of the best things in the world. I’ve hypothesised that it’s so wonderful purely because of it’s..

Street Food

Delicious, Easy & Vegan Vegetable Spring Rolls

I’m sure I’m not the only one, but every time I see vegetable spring rolls at a buffet or on a menu I just have..

How to

How to Grow, Store & Cook Bean Sprouts

Growing bean sprouts is one of those things which you may have heard of but never attempted before. Just like making your own tofu, it’s..

Dessert

Instant Aamrakhand (Mango Shrikhand) – Mango Yoghurt

Shrikhand is one of the quickest and easiest Indian desserts you can make. It’s a delicious dish made from thickened strained yoghurt, cardamon powder, saffron,..

Articles & Tips

16 Essential Herbs & Spices for Indian Cooking

A question that I hear so much from people is “What are the essential Indian spices I should buy?” It’s a deceptively hard question as..

Articles & Tips

A Comprehensive Guide to Indian Spices: Whole Seeds

If you’re a beginner to using spices in your cooking, I really recommend checking out my article on 16 Essential Herbs and Spices for Indian Cooking…

Starters

Mushroom & Mozzarella Arancini – Delicious Risotto Balls

Mushroom arancini are one of the most moreish snacks I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating! Named from the Italian word “arancia” meaning “orange” due..

Bread

Rajasthani Bati – Baked Indian Bread Rolls to go with Dal

Have you heard of Rajasthani Bati? Most people are familiar with Chapatis and Naan, but lesser known Indian breads like Kulcha and Bati get left..

Starters

Vegan Seekh Kebabs made from Soya Chunks

The idea for these Vegan seekh kebabs came about as I was thinking about making Hara Bhara Kebabs – a traditional Indian recipe for vegetarian..

Lunch

Vegetarian Mushroom, Broccoli & Potato Burgers

As a young child I was never really a massive fan of burgers – that was until this Mushroom Burger! Because they didn’t really feature..

Main

Baingan Bharta – Flame Roasted Eggplant Curry

Eggplant curry – known as Baingan Bharta in Hindi – is a quick & easy weekday meal that’s packed full of flavour. Eggplant is flame..

Bread

Amritsari Kulcha – Spicy Potato Stuffed Baked Bread

This is an easy recipe for a leavened Indian bread that not many people outside of India are familiar with – Amritsari Kulcha. It’s thick,..

Dessert

Rasgulla – Bengali Sweets in a Cardamon Sugar Syrup

Rasgulla are a truly delicious dessert which trace their origins to Bengal. They are universally famed all across India – you will be sure to..

Main

Chilli Tofu – Indo-Chinese Crispy, Sticky Tofu

This simple Chilli Tofu recipe has to be one of my favourite ways to cook with tofu. It transforms the humble ingredient into something exciting..

How to

How to make Homemade Tofu from Soy Milk

Did you know that you can make homemade Tofu from just two simple ingredients which are readily available at most grocery stores? Tofu is commonly..

Main

Palak Saag – Healthy Punjabi Spinach Curry

Punjabi Saag is one of the most iconic dishes of the entire region and could even be called the quintessential Punjabi dish. It’s warming, homely, very simply spiced, and full of butter which serves to amplify the creaminess of the pureed spinach.

Dessert

Sevai Kheer – Vermicelli Rice Pudding

Today I am sharing the Marathi verison of a dish famous all across India: Kheer. Kheer can be called the Indian version of an English..

Main

Patta Gobi Sabji – Cabbage & Greens Curry

This Patta Gobi sabji (The Hindi word for a dry vegetable dish) is a perfect example of the basic, home-style Indian food that you’ll find..

Rice

Paneer Biryani – Indian Aromatic Layered Rice

Biryani is one dish which is almost ubiquitous with India. The aromatic spices, nuts, fresh herbs and saffron mixed with perfectly cooked rice exemplify everything there is love about the royalty of Indian cooking. A typical biryani is composed of basmati rice, partly cooked with aromatic whole spices, layered with a yoghurt marinated protein (or vegetables) which has been fried with green chillis, onions, tomatoes and more whole spices. Between each layer is chopped nuts, fresh mint and coriander, saffron infused milk, rose water or kewra water, and crispy fried onions.

Food

How to make Fresh Ginger-Garlic Paste

Ginger-Garlic paste is one of the basic essentials of authentic Indian cooking. Traditionally the paste would be made fresh everyday, but more and more families..

How to

How to Grow Methi (Fenugreek) from Seed

Fenugreek – also known as Methi across India – is a popular spice and herb known for its sweet and nutty flavour. Sought-after across South..

Dessert

Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil Brownies

Chocolate Brownies were one of the first thing I learnt how to bake, years ago. They are extremely forgiving, don’t require many ingredients, take next..

Main

Vegan Fideuà – Paprika Spiced Spanish Pasta

I’m not sure how I first discovered this Spanish dish, but I specifically remember that it was one of the first recipes I ever learnt..

Main

Gobi Manchurian – Indo-Chinese Battered Cauliflower Curry

Indo-Chinese cuisine is a popular choice in our household when we want something a bit different from the ordinary! Characterized by spicy curries infused with..