Bagara Baingan
When my younger daughter took off to university during the first year of the pandemic, it wasn’t long before she was back home again for much of the remaining year. When she eventually returned for her last semester it was the home cooked meals she missed the most. She was armed with my cooking kits […]
Spicy Indian Chilli
It was jacket potato night tonight – not by my choice, let me say – so it called for some Chilli to add to the usual ensemble. We had something for everyone, from a left over Chicken Curry from the previous night, the obligatory tuna mayo and grated cheese and, to add some colour and […]
Aloo Bhindi Masala (Potato and Okra Curry)
I wanted to create a vegan curry with a creamy sauce without the use of heavy ingredients. I prepared the curry base first and used a non-dairy milk to achieve the desired affect of a rich and smooth sauce, then simply threw in the veg. Here’s the recipe which can be adapted for making dishes […]
Kofta Curry
Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 50 mins Serves 4-5 Ingredients For the Kofta (meatballs) 500g lamb mince 1 onion, diced 1 tsp garlic paste ginger or 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger paste or 1” fresh piece, finely minced 1/2 pack Najma’s Kofta Spices 1-2 chillies, finely chopped (optional) Fresh coriander leaves, chopped […]
Mixed Dal Tadka
Tasty yet so simple to prepare, you can use two or more different types of lentils to create this satisfying dish, perfect with either naan, roti or rice. There’s nothing stopping you from just enjoy song a bowlful by itself… I used equal measures of red lentils and Bengal gram lentil. You could opt to […]
Palak Paneer
I have gone through many recipes to find a version which retains the traditional flavours and textures without the heaviness of cream or butter! So here I present to you my tried and tested Palak Paneer, tasty, nutritious and just spot on 🙂 Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins No. of Servings: 3-4 […]
Sabut Masoor Dal (Whole Red Lentils)
One of my favourite lentil curries often made at my in-laws, I have just reduced the use of oil to the bare minimum 😊 Enjoy with naan, boiled rice or fragrant zeera (cumin) rice for a wholesome, healthy and heart-warming dish on a cold winter’s day. Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 45 mins Serves […]
Gobi Bhuna
A delicious yet simple semi-dry dish, best enjoyed with traditional roti or in a wrap for a satisfyingly healthy meal! Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Serves 2 Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower, separated into florets 1 medium tomato, chopped 3 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp dried chilli […]
Gluten-free Besan (Gram Flour) Rotis
Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves 4 Posting on demamd, this is a healthy, gluten-free easy alternative to regular chapatis which I have adapted from the mum-in-law – the inspiration behind much of my creative cookery 😊 A runny batter ensures the rotis are spread thinly and cook inside out without burning. […]
Mattar Pulao (Peas Pilau)
Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 cups Basmati Rice 1/2 cup frozen peas 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1″ root ginger, minced 1 bay leaf 1″ stick cinnamon 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 cups hot water salt to taste How to […]