Elevating Culinary Artistry
Celebrate the festive season with five beautiful Indian recipes inspired by Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Bihu. From comforting Doi Begun and vibrant Paneer Tikka in Palak Gravy to delicate Zafran Sandesh, Assamese Pitha in Saffron Rabri, and Coconut Pistachio Burfi, discover delicious ideas for an elegant festive gathering.
Inspired by the endless stream of crispy croquette ASMR videos, I made my own version with buttery mashed potatoes, Parmesan, fresh parsley and a generous cheese filling. Coated in golden panko breadcrumbs, these croquettes are crunchy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, and best enjoyed straight out of the pan. My advice? Save the photoshoot for the second batch!
A soft, buttery lemon loaf filled with fresh citrus flavour—the kind of simple homemade cake that makes an ordinary family tea break feel a little more special.
Soft, warm and beautifully blistered, this quick homemade naan is easier than you might think. Finished with fragrant garlic butter and fresh coriander, it is the perfect bread for scooping up chole, curry or dal.
This creamy labneh chicken curry was inspired by a restaurant favourite my daughter absolutely loves. Chicken thighs are marinated with labneh, fried onions, ginger, garlic and warm spices, then caramelized before simmering in stock and finished with cream. Tender, comforting and perfect with rice.
This walnut nectarine loaf cake sits perfectly between two seasons, combining juicy summer nectarines with warming cinnamon and crunchy walnuts. Soft, fragrant and gently spiced, it is the kind of bake that feels just right when autumn is approaching but summer is not quite ready to leave.
These easy orange tiramisu balls are a little twist on the classic Italian dessert. Rich mascarpone, coffee-soaked biscuit crumbs, fresh orange zest and cocoa come together in an indulgent bite-sized treat. Serve them with whipped mascarpone for an elegant dessert that looks as luxurious as it tastes.
Have you ever tried eating a whole roasted eggplant? Soft, creamy and almost melting inside, this Middle Eastern-inspired dish is served over whipped labneh and tahini, then finished with garlic chilli butter, toasted walnuts and fresh dill.
This easy Coconut Cream & Pistachio Burfi is soft, rich and beautifully festive. Made with coconut cream, condensed milk, sesame seeds and pistachios, then finished with dried rose petals, it is a simple melt-in-the-mouth sweet perfect for celebrations.
A vibrant and easy vegetarian meal featuring creamy roasted sweet potato and red pepper hummus, golden cauliflower steak, chilli butter, fresh herbs and pomegranate.
A festive twist on sandesh, these paneer modaks are delicately flavoured with saffron and pistachios and finished with edible silver leaf. Soft, creamy and beautifully aromatic, they make an elegant sweet for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
A beautiful way to celebrate the last peaches of the season. Fresh peach halves are filled with a quick honey and thyme compote, then topped with a silky lemon posset. Light, creamy, fragrant and best enjoyed within a few hours of making.
I had been meaning to make modak for the longest time, but those beautiful pleats always intimidated me. With Ganapati festival around the corner, I finally gave them a try, adding a little piece of home to the traditional recipe — a toasted sesame, coconut and jaggery filling inspired by Assamese til pitha. Soft, fragrant and wonderfully comforting, these modaks brought together two regional traditions in the most delicious way.
