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My vegan condensed milk is a snap to make, and is ready in just a couple of minutes. Use it to make burfi or other mithai, coconut macaroons, or in any recipe where you’d usually use dairy condensed milk to give a sweet, creamy, richness. How To Make…
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My vegan condensed milk is a snap to make, and is ready in just a couple of minutes. Use it to make burfi or other mithai, coconut macaroons, or in any recipe where you’d usually use dairy condensed milk to give a sweet, creamy, richness. How To Make…
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Coconut macaroons were one of my favourite weekend treats when I was a child. My grandmother would take me with her to The Stow to buy food for the weekend, while my grandfather would pull some veggies from the garden. We had no notion of doing a weekly…
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Originally hailing from the city of Madras (now Chennai) – the capital of the Tamil Nadu region of South India – Madras curry powder is a subtle blend of aromatic spices, with a mild chilli kick. It should definitely not be confused with the fiery madras…
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Originally hailing from the city of Madras (now Chennai) – the capital of the Tamil Nadu region of South India – Madras curry powder is a subtle blend of aromatic spices, with a mild chilli kick. It should definitely not be confused with the fiery madras…
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I have to admit that I have never found a commercial vegan cheese that I’ve been fond of – mostly they just taste rather like flavoured plastic, even the ones that I’ve seen people rave about online. It’s not just the taste, it’s the texture too. If…
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When I lived in India, my friend Usha taught me some of the secrets of her amazing cooking. Chief among them was this – cashew cream. It’s the key to giving curries an amazingly creamy consistency, plus a hint of sweetness, without having to add any…
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Home-made naan is so easy to make, and is far superior to the pre-packaged breads you can buy in supermarkets, which tend to be a bit dry and crumbly. My naan is soft and pillowy, with just the right degree of chewiness. If you love the naan you have in…
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Murgh makhani is essentially tandoori chicken to which a rich and creamy, buttery gravy has been added. This Punjabi dish is a delicious lightly-spiced combination of tangy yoghurt and sweet tomatoes, while the butter and cream give it a decadent…
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My filling and warming 82 calorie pumpkin soup is ridiculously easy to make, and is completely delicious and satisfying. It may be a skinny soup but it doesn’t taste like ‘diet’ food!
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