Sweet Potato Hummus with Cauliflower Steak & Chilli Butter
A vibrant and easy vegetarian meal featuring creamy roasted sweet potato and red pepper hummus, golden cauliflower steak, chilli butter, fresh herbs and pomegranate.
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Paneer, Saffron and Pistachio Sandesh Modak
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.
Steamed Modak with Sesame, Coconut & Jaggery Filling
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.
Roasted Eggplant Katsu with Creamy Curry Sauce
Crispy on the outside and beautifully soft inside, this roasted eggplant katsu is served with a creamy coconut curry sauce made with carrots, sweet potato, ginger and warming spices. A comforting vegetarian take on katsu curry that is full of texture and flavour.
Crispy Filo Nests with Whipped Labneh & Baked Egg
Crisp buttery filo, creamy whipped labneh with feta, dill and garlic, and a baked egg finished with a drizzle of chilli butter. This easy breakfast recipe is inspired by slow Sunday mornings, childhood memories and the little traditions that make weekends feel special.
Easy Pear Galette with Cinnamon and Apricot Jam
These easy pear galette with cinnamon and apricot jam are made with flaky puff pastry, thinly sliced pears, and a touch of warm spice. Crisp, golden, beautifully simple, and kids-approved, they make a quick dessert, afternoon treat, or lovely addition to the lunchbox.
Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta: A Fresh, Creamy Garden Pasta
Fresh peas and peppery arugula are blended with walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, and lemon zest to make this creamy pea-and-arugula pesto pasta. A simple, comforting family meal with a little behind-the-scenes food styling story.
Elegant Summer Appetizers for Gatherings
This collection highlights elegant yet approachable appetizers ideal for summer gatherings. Emphasizing balance in textures, flavors, and colors, it features light bites like crispy rice canapés, panko shrimp, polenta squares, sweet potato croquettes, and deconstructed guacamole. Each dish is designed to impress and enhance the dining experience.
Stuffed pani Puris: A healthy appetizer with pani puri shells
Pani puri, a beloved street food, transforms into an elegant appetizer featuring crisp puris stuffed with a spiced potato-chickpea mixture, topped with flavorful chutneys and whipped hung curd. Ideal for summer gatherings, components can be prepped in advance, allowing for an interactive experience where guests assemble their own delightful bites.
A Dish Inspired by Gulmohar: Herb Falafels served with Whipped Labneh and Muhammara
Herb falafels with whipped labneh and Muhammara is a tribute to the beautiful Gulmohar tree.
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