My dad absolutely loves aubergines, so do I. We love aubergine but even more when you make Baigan Bhartha that tops it all. Baigan Bhatha is one of my favourite ways to eat aubergine. In my family mum and dad both used to make Bhartha, I have already posted Mum’s Baigan Bhartha with Spinach before. Both recipes are brilliant, and if you’re an aubergine crazy, you’ll love them both !...
This warm Beetroot, Radish and Carrot Salad is so easy to prepare. Crunchy veggies are tossed in a simple Indian tadka. For a version without beetroot, try this refreshing Carrot and Radish Salad . You’d be surprised how much flavour a simple salad can have! My salad, made with beetroot, carrots, and radish, gets a burst of life from a simple Indian tempering and a squeeze of lemon juice. When these ingredients come together, the combination works so beautifully!...
These Christmas candied walnuts made with brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger are perfect for the holiday season! Perfect candied walnuts for salads, as a sweet snack or gifting. Air fryer and oven baked options provided below. Candied Walnuts Ingredients How to make Candied Walnuts with Brown Sugar Pro Tips Serving Suggestions Storage Other Holiday Snacks Recipes Imagine that feeling of walking up to the aroma of spiced nut carts on a chilly winters day....
Homemade Chilli and Sultana Sauce,quick, easy and ready in 20 minutes with only a fewhandfuls ingredients. Make it now, you willnever buy shop one again! Chilli sauce is a regular in our house. It’s a perfect condiment to so many different foods with all of us, such that if we ever do the unspeakable of running out of it, it’s guaranteed to make someone upset. Chilli sauce just gives whatever your eating the extra kick that it needs to taste fantastic!...
This tangy and spicy Indian salad dressing is ready in less than 5 minutes. It’s made with fresh green chillies, ginger, mint and lime juice. Vegan and gluten-free. Indian Salad Dressing Vinaigrette Ingredients How to make Indian Salad Dressing Variations Storage Other dressings / dips Add a touch of Indian flair to your salads with a homemade dressing that’s bursting with bold flavours! This zesty Indian-inspired dressing is a blend of mint, fresh green chilies, warm ginger, tangy lime juice, and smooth olive oil—a perfect balance of heat, brightness, and richness....
Looking for a speedy mid-week supper recipe? You need this Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein / Instant Pot Lo Mein ! It’s easily ready under 20 mins (quicker than home delivery) and is packed with flavours and textures. Also, not to forget it is vegan too. Make perfect Chow Mein noodles in your Instant Pot every time. Vegetable Instant Pot Chow Mein This is the perfect Vegan Vegetable Chow Mein recipe !...
Kesar Khaja is an Indian-style layered pastry soaked in Saffron Sugar Syrup. This crispy and flaky, scrumptious Indian sweet is prepared with plain flour and ghee , splendid aromatic saffron sugar syrup and garnished with gold and silver edible leaf. What is Saffron use for? Saffron , in Hindi is known as Kesar and in Urdu it’s Zafran. It is my most beloved spice, and I use it freely in my cooking whenever I get a chance to use it....
This Mango Chickpea Salad is refreshing, crunchy and perfect for summer. It’s dressed with a zingy Indian salad dressing making it flavour-packed and vibrant. Salads are a fantastic way to incorporate seasonal fruit into your meals and this mango chickpea salad does just that. I’ve switched up my Indian chickpea salad and added juicy mango pieces that give bursts of sweetness and exotic flavour. IMO sweet mango goes really well in savoury dishes like this mango, avocado, black bean salad ....
Try my Indian spiced roast potatoes cooked with sizzling cumin seeds and turmeric powder. I first boil then roast the potatoes in a skillet to get the crispiest edges and fluffiest insides. Perfect as a side for a fusion roast dinner. When I’m a little pushed for time, I fall back on my oven roasted potatoes that skip parboiling . However, for perfect roast potatoes, these have to be my go to....
Masala Mogo Chips are a close relative of Masala Chips ! Air-fried cassava, yuca or mogo is tossed in a delicious East-African Kenyan masala to create an exciting side or snack! MASALA MOGO CHIPS Btw, its best served in a massive platter and let everyone dig in with their fingers! ✔️Vegan ✔️Gluten-free – check the packaging ✔️Easy to find ingredients Other Mogo Recipes: Mogo Chips – instead of air-frying, you can also use this recipe before adding to the masala...
Try this luxurious, comforting and creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Pasta , that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It is super simple, super easy and a well-balanced heart-warming meal. I make mine in the Instant Pot – p erfect if you’re looking for an easy, quick and healthy fall/autumn lunch or midweek supper. WHAT TYPE OF PASTA WILL I NEED I DON’T HAVE PUMPKIN, WHAT ELSE CAN I USE CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE VEGAN WHAT INGREDIENTS WILL I NEED TO PREPARE PUMPKIN PASTA HOW TO MAKE ONE POT PUMPKIN PASTA (stovetop) Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta Select saute mode on the instant pot panel....
My easy one pot lemon ricotta pasta recipe is a perfect meal for any night of the week! The delicious sauce is made from creamy ricotta cheese, garlic and lemon. Creamy lemon ricotta pasta is one of my favourite one pot pasta recipes for weeknight dinners as it is essentially a no-cook recipe. (If you don’t count cooking the pasta and warming the sauce)! It is bursting with bright lemon-y flavours which goes so well with the mild creaminess of the homemade ricotta sauce....
Shakkria/Shakkariya Bateta nu Farali Saak, it’s a different variety and flavour sabji which we may not include in our day to day diet. A delicious and finger-licking dish, you must prepare on a fasting day like Mahashivratri. Hindu festival ‘Mahashivratri’ is just round the corner, and Shivratri is considered auspicious by millions of Hindus throughout the world who observe it through fasting and offer prayers to Lord Shiva for well being....
My version of this Yogurt Garlic Sauce is made with just 3 main ingredients and takes only 2 minutes. It’s the perfect dipping sauce for so many dishes like shawarma, kebabs, kofta and grilled vegetables! I love it with my falafel sandwiches and air fryer smashed potatoes . This easy to make sauce is a great way to cool down your favourite dishes without reaching for the mayo. I follow a Middle Eastern recipe so you can expect it to taste just like the white sauce at your local kebab shop....
These easy air fryer carrot fries or carrot chips are made with simple ingredients and can be ready within 20 minutes. Healthy carrot fries are a great “skinny” alternative to traditional fries. Why you will love this recipe Air Fryer Carrot Fries Ingredients How to make Carrot Fries in Air Fryer Pro Tips Serving Suggestion Storage This delicious side dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. If you’re a fan of sweet potato fries, you’re going to love these crispy air fryer carrot fries!...
My recipe for air fryer banana chips is made with only 5 ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes. I like to use raw Kerala banana (but you can use green plantain) and flavour them simply with salt and black pepper. So much better than shop-bought and you get perfectly crispy results without deep-frying. Put your hands up if you think crunchy snacks are the best! I love using the air fryer for this recipe because it gives you that deep-fried crispiness with just a tiny amount of oil....
EGGLESS VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH CONDENSED MILK ✓egg allergy-friendly ✓easy to decorate ✓easy to scale the recipe up or down ✓kid-friendly Ingredients for Condensed Milk Sponge Cake Plain flour – all-purpose plain white flour works well here Sugar – white granulated sugar Condensed Milk – the special ingredient that gives us our fluffy and moist cake. The condensed milk acts as an egg substitute but without weighing the cake down. It is found in India as a milkmaid....
These easy garlic mushrooms are the perfect accompaniment to your meal! A buttery soy, garlic and parsley glaze coats chestnut mushrooms, all grilled on a hot cast-iron skillet or in the air fryer. Vegetarian recipes that use soy sauce Ingredients: (full ingredients list and method found in recipe card below) Mushrooms – we have used chestnut mushrooms for their colour and flavour. You can also use baby button mushrooms which won’t require any cutting...
This velvety smooth Gujarati Mango Kadhi or Aam ki Kadhi is a modern take on the Gujarati classic. White sweet kadhi fuses with luscious keri no ras to create a flavourful side dish that is perfect with your Gujarati thali . Mango Kadhi is not the same as Fajeto Ingredients How to prevent Kadhi splitting or curdling What to do if Kadhi curdles? How to make Gujarati Mango Kadhi Storage Other Kadhi Recipes This aam ras ki kadhi is a feast for your senses....
So officially autumn has arrived in Britain !!! Really ? I don’t think so, when thermometers have reached around 34.5 C in London, way higher then normal for the time of the year with the September average around 12 C. According to Met Office this September is the hottest day in over a century. I’ve had enough of humid and muggy days and nights however this current ( hopefully last of this year ) sweltering heatwave turned out to be really good for me, rather than moaning about it, I channelled all my energy into thoroughly cleaning the house in time for Diwali!...
