A perfectly seasoned piece of pork served with beautifully caramelized and spicy potato wedges is a treat fit for any occasion. It comes together in 40 – 45 minutes combining comforting familiarity with the excitement of the unexpected. Serve with a tall glass of child beer or soda and tuck in; it is sure to…
Cashew Chicken Bhuna
Mild and yet deliciously rich, Cashew Chicken Bhuna is my take on chicken Bhuna with the added indulgence of creamy cashew nut sauce. It pairs beautifully with rice, naan, Tandoori Rotis and chapatis and an oniony lemony fresh salad of cucumbers, tomatoes and chillis. Choose any low or no fat variety of Indian bread or…
Pan-grilled Coriander and Lime chicken thighs
Bright, delicious and healthy, these pan-grilled lime and coriander chicken thighs work wonderfully whether you are looking to cook up a quick weeknight dinner or planning a barbeque over the weekend. These cook up just as easily on the grill as do in a pan. Options are limitless with this one; they are great over…
Lime and coriander rice with beans
This Lime and Coriander Rice with Beans is vegan, tasty, nutritious and great for meal prep. Enough said 🙂 Ingredients (serves 4 to 6) 1-2 tbsp of oil 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic, finely minced or grated 1/2 tsp of salt 1/4 – 1/2…
Easy Paneer Butter Masala
Rich and yet, subtle, Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, delicately flavoured and mildly sweet dish made with tomatoes, panner, cashews, cream and all of such lovely things that’ve been caramelised, simmered and blitzed into the smoothest sauce. I make mine with whole spices for an intensely flavoured curry but we could just as easily…
Chicken pasta with mushrooms and greens
Comforting, filling and nourishing, this creamy and yet, bright chicken pasta is sure to deliver when I crave something that feels like a treat after a busy day at work. It packs a healthy dose of protein and veggies and warms me with its slurpy goodness without feeling too heavy. While I wouldn’t call it…
Green Raita with herbs, veggies and spices
Packed full of flavour and goodness, this Green Raita with loads of herbs, veggies and spices is the perfect accompaniment to many Indian dishes. Pairing wonderfully with Indian breads, rice dishes and curries adding cool and yet, comforting freshness, my Green Raita can hold its own in a grand thaali complete with rich vegetarian and…
Rainbow veggie and chickpea salad
This colourful Veggie and Chickpea salad is and will probably always be my go-to salad recipe. Fresh, zingy and filling all at once, my rainbow bean and veggie salad is quite versatile and provides a healthy dose of vegetables. Serve it with any protein or wrap it up in some tortilla wraps for a lovely…
Oven baked popcorn chicken within sweet and creamy dip
My crispy popcorn chicken are perfect for dinner after a busy workday. Healthy, delicious and easy to make, I love serving them with my fresh veggie salad for a quick and satisfying meal. They also work wonderfully as a snack served alone or with fries or/ and onion rings and crudité; they are always a…
Gluten free Cocoa Brownie fudge
These cocoa brownie fudge are a thing of beauty. They come together in jiffy and can be enjoyed by all. Quick and easy to make using widely available naturally gluten free ingredients, these cocoa brownie fudge are great as gifts and work beautifully for celebrations, holidays and parties. I, however, have them prepped and ready…
Coconut and white chocolate truffles
These white chocolate and coconut truffles are simply delightful. While they are great as gifts and work beautifully for celebrations, holidays and parties, these white chocolate and coconut truffles serve as the perfect little bites of joy when one fancies a little something to sweeten one’s day. Quick and easy to make using just 4…
Za’atar yoghurt roasted chicken
Ingredients (for 4 persons) 1 kg of chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, bone-in and skin-on 2 tbsp of Za’atar ¼ tsp of salt; adjust to taste 2 tbsp of Greek yoghurt 2 cloves of garlic, grated Chilli flakes to taste 1 tbsp of vegetable oil 1-2 tsp of lemon juice Method: Whisk all of the ingredients…