Never underestimate the power of Masala Cheese Scones and a mug of hot tea. This casual comfort combo is my go-to for when I need a dose of nostalgia. One bite of spicy cheese scone followed by a swift sip of sweet chai and I’m transported back to my childhood kitchen. From picnic blanket to …
Make light work of preparing Indian samosas with this simple but show-stopping Giant Sharing Samosa. Stuff this super-size samosa with a classic combination of potatoes, peas and mixed spices. No need to fry because this crispy beauty goes right into the oven. The result is crispy, golden and so crust-shatteringly flaky. Why make a Giant …
These Easy Vegan Curry Puffs are light, flaky and perfectly addictive. They’re stuffed with Asian-style curried vegetables, soy sauce and coconut milk. Make them big, small or somewhere in between for a speedy meat-free snack or starter. What are Curry Puffs? Curry Puffs are a pastry-wrapped snack popular across Asia. Many communities make their own …
Gyoza Bhajia are the ultimate Asian mashup when it comes to tasty vegetarian finger food. Crispy dumplings covered in a spicy bhajia batter. It’s a thing of beauty! All you need is a bag of frozen gyoza (or any Asian dumplings), some store cupboard spices and about 30 minutes. I’d like to close a strange …
Flaky Indian Cheese Twists baked with a blend of two cheeses and Indian spices inside. Use ready-rolled puff pastry sheets for a quick-fix recipe. These vegetarian cheese twists can be ready in under 40 minutes, including prep time. These Indian Cheese Twists are so simple to prepare and can be made with mostly store-cupboard ingredients. …
Kid-Friendly Chevdo (Chivda). My son Bodhi’s favourite mix of kid-friendly puffs, cereals and spices. This recipe is inspired by Chevdo, a classic Indian tea-time snack. No added salt, chilli or whole nuts. Chevdo is a crunchy, savoury Indian snack. In traditional Chevdo (Chivda), we fry every ingredient to golden perfection before we toss them with …
Learn how to make Perfect Patra (Timpa/Alu Vadi) with me! Here’s a foolproof step-by-step Patra recipe with pictures and video so you too, can make this Gujarati and Maharashtrian favourite with ease. This is the ultimate guide to homemade Patra. What are Patra? Patra are colocasia leaves we spread, stack, roll, steam and fry. Roll …
