Butter Chicken

Now, this isn’t a national dish, but it sure is popular in India and across the world. Butter chicken was created by chance in Delhi, when leftover tandoori chicken was mixed with a butter-rich tomato gravy. If you don’t have a tandoor oven (but really, who does?), turn up the grill to the highest setting…

10 minute Dhal

My mum once made a bet: that she wouldn’t be able to make dhal and rice in under 10 minutes—can you guess what happened? Well, she won, and that’s what brought this recipe, to life. It really only does take 10 minutes to make, are you ready for the challenge? Serve this with rice and…

Vegetarain Gujarati Samosas

A famous, motherland, very special recipe is what you’re in for today—it’s my mum’s Veggie Samosas. They are a family favourite, so I hope you enjoy them from the heart of your homes, just like we do! These are a slightly different to a punjabi samosa because the pastry is a thinner and crispier—rather than…

Chilli Paneer

Whilst this isn’t authentically Indian, Chilli Paneer is always a dish we look forward to getting at any Indian restaurant—right? I want to reassure you that this not difficult to make, so as long as you prepare your paneer properly by freezing and frying it, you will get soft juicy Chilli Paneer! This recipe is…

Paneer (from scratch!)

Paneer is a staple in India. It’s a soft, non-melting cheese, which is not only simple, but the homemade variety is softer and cheaper than the shop bought ones (and not rubbery like most of the shop ones are). Plus, homemade paneer absorbs the curry flavours more richly than shop bought. You can play around…