Wholesome. That’s a Lentil and Spinach Shakshuka in a word. Meal planning is a daily challenge for most of us and we should all have a dish such as this to back us up when we’re all out of ideas. Everyone has some kind of lentil and a few ground spices in their kitchen cupboard, some leafy veg in the fridge and the usual, onions, garlic, tomatoes and of course,…
Chatpata, often used to describe chaat, is a Hindi word without an English equivalent. My Matar Tikki Chaat, celebrating the bounty of winter-fresh, sweet green peas turned out to be deliciously chatpata(a combination of tangy, salty and hot flavours). I had stuffed them with a paneer and raisin filling. If you’re a chaat lover, you must try this green version of the usual aloo tikki. I’ve included recipes for the…
Today I’m sharing the result of my happy experiment making Guava Cheesecake Bars. Fruit and cheesecakes are old friends; everything from blueberries, raspberries and strawberries to bananas, oranges, lemons, mangoes and kiwi have been incorporated into cheesecakes. In baking, guavas are usually incorporated in the form of jams, jellies or pastes. So I thought, “ Why not use fresh guava?”. Guava and chilli – naughty but nice Driving on holiday,…
Red Braised Chicken Rice is my riff on the much-loved Chinese classic red braised pork. Chicken is perfect when you’re short of time and you want to cook a delicious one-pan meal. The best part is it doesn’t require many ingredients, just chicken thighs and rice and the usual Asian pantry staples and it can easily be scaled up to feed a big crowd. Tips to make your Red Braised…
Tofu in Peanut Sauce is one of my favourite ways to eat tofu. On meat-free days, I’m always looking for interesting ways to incorporate plant protein in my meals and tofu is a great option. If you like satay sauce, and all things peanutty, this Tofu in Peanut Sauce is a must in your recipe collection. How to make a killer peanut sauce The peanut sauce is the star of…
A roast chicken is supremely tempting. And yet it can be one the most intimidating things to cook. Reams have been written on how to turn out that perfect, golden bird, plump with delicious promise. So I made an Easy Masala Roast Chicken, an aromatic, spice-infused bird with wonderful crispy- skin wrapped juicy flesh. In this, slightly longish post, I’m sharing how I did it, and how you can too;…
Keema kaleji masala with hot methi parathas for lunch on a cold winter afternoon, hit the spot, made my soul smile; grateful for the pleasure and the sustenance. Rich and aromatic with a meaty savouriness that makes mouths water, keema kaleji masala is one of those OG recipes that has remained a firm favourite with meat lovers in this country. Before I share the recipe for this dish, it is…
Winter has come and it’s time to cosy up with some hot soup. I like to make simple chicken soup recipes for dinner. The 3 recipes I’ve shared here are very straightforward; anyone can make them. These easy soup recipes do not require special ingredients and make for hearty, wholesome meals especially during the cold winter months. I used my homemade chicken broth in these recipes. You could choose to…
Post-Diwali, I went back to eating lighter, nutrition-dense meals like this Roast Beetroot Feta Walnut Salad. This may be a salad, but it is hearty and filling. I eat it on its own or sometimes I serve it on wedges of toasted tortillas for dinner or serve it as a delicious side dish with a pasta or a meat dish. Making beetroot delicious Now beetroot can be a difficult vegetable…
This Thai Tofu Vegetable Soup is a regular on my weeknight menu. Simple and easy with pantry staple ingredients, it makes an excellent protein-packed meal. It takes 15-20 minutes to put together and can even be made in advance. A flexible, forgiving soup My Thai Tofu Vegetable Soup had pumpkin and carrots, this time. Each time, I use the vegetables I have in my fridge. I don’t shop separately for…