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Palak Paneer Ingredients500g paneer2 tbsp ghee2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped1 tsp methi seeds1 tsp ground jeera1 tsp ground dhaniaSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste2 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp ginger, minced2 large tomatoes, pureed2-3 green chillies, crushed800g fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped1/4 – 1/2 cup water1/3 cup cream1 tbsp lemon juice MethodMelt 1 tbsp ghee […]
Paid Partnership with Defy When defy asked me to test out the new Flame Master Gas Electric Stove from their Eclipse range, I jumped at the opportunity. The new generation Eclipse range revolutionises the art of cooking through inspired innovation, refined design, and better eco-efficiency*. Showcasing their freestanding electric stove with Thermofan+ technology, which has […]
Ingredients 165 g semolina110 g nibbed almonds80 g desiccated coconut200 g milk powder2 t cardamom (elachi) powder¼ t nutmeg100 g ghee, melted1 can condensed milkSesame seeds, toasted, for serving (optional)Desiccated coconut, toasted, for serving (optional) Method 1. Toast the semolina, nibbed almonds and desiccated coconut for 10 minutes until fragrant. 2. Remove from the heat […]
Caramel popcornIngredientsPopcorn60ml vegetable oil1/3 cup corn kernels Caramel100g, unsalted220g demerara sugar170g golden syrup1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda Method:Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.Add corn kernels, and spread out evenly.Cover with a lid and allow the popcorn to pop.Remove from heat when the popping stops and transfer to […]
What is Diwali without a platter of delicious savouries? This sweet and tart chutney is every savoury platters best friend, it pairs well with samoosas, spring rolls, and chilli bites. Tamarind Chutney Recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups of water, plus an additional 1/2 cup 50g tamarind paste 90g jaggery, substitute with dark brown sugar 100g dates, […]
This is the recipe you make when you get a last-minute phone call that family is coming over – My take on the popular cheese and sweetcorn samoosa, minus the folding and filling part – stuffed with glorious cheddar, fresh garlic, sweetcorn, and the caramelised onions – This samoosa tart is so good that you […]
Making samoosas reminds me of my Gran – I know I say this a lot but it’s true she is my biggest inspiration. She used to gather everyone together and she’d give us all a task!, Folding, filling, and sealing samoosa duties – back then I used to complain, however now I quite enjoy it […]
As much as I enjoy creme brulee and delicious pastries I would trade them all for a plate of warm goolgoola’s any day! My grandmother used to make these for me as a kid, and if I’m being honest she’d make them for me as an adult too! She made the best goolgoolas and they’d […]
I feel like I come up with the strangest desserts, but somehow they just work.This is one of those times, sweet, crispy, and syrupy jalebi a classic Indian sweet has been upgraded to an ice cream sandwich with crushed pistachios and a touch of gold leaf. These hit the spot, especially in this heat! Here […]
Why have one dessert when you can have two! Well, atleast that’s what I always say 😄. Most of us know flan as crème caramel, the deliciously smooth creamy dessert drenched in caramel, this dessert is exactly like that, well sort of. The crème caramel is baked together with chocolate cake batter causing a massive […]
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