I love baking and this is my favourite ever cupcake recipe! In fact I would say it is the ULTIMATE recipe for the lightest, most melt in the mouth chocolate cupcakes you will ever try! Makes 12-14 Ingredients100g caster sugar60ml sunflower oil1 large egg1tsp vanilla extract120g self-raising flour30g cocoa powder½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaSalt2tbsp strong …
Fenugreek Parathas
You can sometimes find fresh fenugreek leaves in Asian supermarkets and this is a great recipe for when you do find them. These parathas are fantastic eaten hot, or equally great at room temperature for a picnic or in a lunch box. Ingredients1 bunch fresh fenugreek (methi)300g chapati flour½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp …
Asparagus and Paneer Sabji
A great way to cook seasonal asparagus, this is a lovely quick vegetarian stir fry, ready in minutes. The paneer absorbs all of the flavours of the chaat masala and goes really well with the asparagus. Ingredients2 tbsp rapeseed oil1 large red onion, thinly sliced1 tomato, thinly sliced400g asparagus½ tsp salt225g paneer1 tsp chaat masala …
Chicken and Potato Traybake
This recipe uses basic store cupboard spices and is so simple to prepare, simply pop it in the oven and you can relax while it cooks! Ingredients1 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp coriander seeds6-8 cardamom pods2 onions, finely chopped2 tbsp butter2 tbsp of sunflower oil2 potatoes, peeled and quartered2 green chillies, whole with a slit cut …
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Perfect at any time of year, but especially great in the summer, this is one of my favourite recipes and the Baharat spices really add a lovely middle eastern hint. Allow enough time to marinade the chicken before you want to start cooking for maximum flavour! Makes 4 burgers Ingredients300g buttermilk½ tsp salt¼ tsp black …
Egg yogurt curry
A delicious egg yogurt curry with onions and peppers. Dried fenugreek leaves add to the beautiful flavour and the egg yolks give extra richness and depth to the sauce. Serves four Ingredients12 eggs2-3 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, finely chopped1 green pepper, chopped1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick1tsp cumin seeds2tsp ginger garlic paste200g passata4tbsps natural yoghurt1tsp salt1tsp …
Brown lentils with jaggery
A great recipe for an ‘everyday’ vegetarian/vegan meal – brown lentils cooked beautifully with tomatoes. The jaggery adds a delicious sweetness to the spiced lentils. Ingredients – for the lentil dhal3 tomatoes, finely chopped2tbsp sunflower oil1tsp cumin seedsFresh curry leavesTomatoes, chopped2tsps ginger garlic paste1tsp turmeric1tsp salt1tsp chilli400g brown lentils1tbsp jaggery, grated (or dark brown or …
Pesto, pepper and mozzarella stuffed loaf
This is a lovely make ahead recipe for a picnic loaf, using a simple cob or any round white loaf. Simply hollow out the loaf and fill with layers of delicious Mediterranean ingredients for the perfect picnic centrepiece. Ingredients 1 white cob, or round loaf1 garlic clovePinch salt40-50g fresh basil leaves25g pine nuts, cashew nuts …
Peanut masala stuffed baby aubergines
Baby aubergines are usually found in Asian supermarkets, and have a quite different taste to larger aubergines. If you can’t find them though, you can substitute normal sized aubergines, cut into chunks. Leaving the peanuts in their skin really adds to the nutty flavour. Serves 4 Ingredients For the filling:80g peanuts, skin on2 tbsp gram …
Easy Chicken or Vegetable Biryani
An easy version of a biryani, a great one pot meal for sharing with friends. You can easily halve the quantities for a smaller meal, and swap the chicken for a range of vegetables for a vegetarian version. Ingredients4 onions, roughly chopped4-5 tbsp sunflower oilCinnamon stick2 bay leaves3-4 cardamom pods2-3 star anise2-3 cloves600g basmati rice4-6 …