Athela Marcha (Instant Chilli Pickle) is a Gujarati-style Indian chilli pickle. Fresh green and red chillies, carrot strips and raw mango make for an amazing condiment. This instant chilli pickle will forever be “Gujarati wedding pickle” in my eyes. The mustard seed-flecked chillies and carrots always have a place at the dinner table. How to …
Learn how to make a cracker of a Homemade Garam Masala blend using whole roasted spices. Here’s a list of spices you need to jazz up any North Indian dish, from curry and pulao, to samosas and parathas. My blend uses plenty of aromatics and not too much heat. This is so you can adjust …
Here’s my favourite recipe for Homemade Masala Paneer. I infuse the cheese with a handful of herbs and spices to give it a beautiful flavour and colour from within. My recipe uses ground black pepper, ginger, chilli flakes and fresh coriander leaves. However, you can customise your block of Homemade Masala Paneer to your taste …
Say hello to The Best Homemade Paneer. It has been perfected over the years to produce a soft and squidgy cheese that cubes and slices beautifully for curries and crumbles like a dream for paratha, samosa and bhurji. You can of course, use it fresh, just as it is for a melt-in-the-mouth texture, or pan-fry …
Here are 4 Street-Style Indian Chutneys you can count on. Each one is easy to prepare and so flavoursome. Choose from mild, medium, hot and atomic levels of heat! Choose your favourite one or make all four for a chutney party. They all keep well in the fridge and last even longer in the freezer. …
Call off the search! After tasting this incredible Quick Buttermilk Naan, you will never need to try another naan recipe again. Make lip-licking naans that are thin, tender and chewy, with perfectly-puffy blisters, just like in Indian restaurants. The flavour of these buttermilk naans is slightly tangy and so delicious with a slick of salty …
The star anise-rich aroma of Gujarati daal simmering in a huge pot on the cooker will forever remind me of home. Enter One-Pot Daal Dhokli. It reminds me of my parent’s home, to be specific. Paired with rotli, stuffed vegetable curry and rice, it’s always been our staple Sunday lunch. What is Gujarati Daal? Gujarati …
Gujarati Lasan ni Chutney (No-Cook Garlic Chutney) is the condiment to rule all condiments. It’s made with a tonne of crushed raw garlic, chilli, fresh coriander, salt and oil. That’s it. No cooking and no fancy spices. Where does this raw garlic chutney come from? This is simple Kathiyawadi village fare from the heart of …
Bring me a head of cauliflower over a bunch of flowers any day. Yep, I’ve always been this easy to please. My first memories of cooking with cauliflower began at the supermarket where mum trained me in how to pick the freshest veggies for our homemade vegetarian feasts – all reliant on the senses. Think …
