Popular Indian flatbread stuffed with cauliflower, coriander and green chillies. As a kid, I grew up in a family where breakfast was never just a bowl of cereal or a slice of toast. My mum often treated us to much tastier breakfasts that could also be packed in a lunchbox (more colloquially called ‘Tiffin box’) […]
Recipes
Dill ‘Subzi’ / Shepuchi bhaji / शेपूची भाजी
Made with fresh dill, garlic and green chillies, a simple and healthy Maharashtrian farmer’s meal
Smoked Aubergine Mash / Baingan Ka Bharta
Flame roasted aubergines cooked with garlic, onions, green chillies and tomatoes. Vegan and gluten free dish
Tandoori Roast Poussin
We are not big meat-eaters. So, oven-busting Sunday roasts don’t tend to happen in our house and if we cooked a turkey for Christmas day we’d probably still be eating the leftovers at Easter. A small bird like a poussin is perfect for us and this recipe with tandoori spices has become something of a […]
Clementine Drizzle Cake
I often bake this in the depths of winter, around Christmas when oranges are a regular part of the festivities. The tradition of placing an orange in Christmas stockings dates back to times when they were a much rarer commodity than today. They were considered a luxury and therefore a really special treat. Even in […]
Homemade Pizza
We don’t have any frozen pizza in the Zanzaneet freezer. But we have our own fake-away homemade pizza that Aarya loves making with me. It takes a bit of patience to let the dough rise; our mini chef loves nothing better than getting hands-on with the pizza dough. And getting the whole family involved, […]
Scallop Risotto With Veggies
The secret of a tasty risotto is a rich flavourful stock. We had some home-made chicken stock left-over from a chicken biriyani (made from just chicken and water cooked in a pressure cooker) which had all the flavour we needed but you can use any decent quality vegetable or chicken stock for this recipe. You […]
Spaghetti With Asparagus
A quick and easy lunch with in-season English asparagus. This is my go-to recipe in Spring when you can pick your own British Asparagus from your local farm. You can completely skip the parmesan or have a vegan cheese on top to keep it vegan. Scatter Basil leaves on top and you’ll love it even more.
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