No-bake cheesecake, subtly flavoured with saffron, cardamom and pistachio I was recently gifted the most beautifully aromatic Persian Saffron by the Ruby Saffron company. Saffron, known as Kesar in Punjabi, is such a versatile spice, it can be used in sweet and savoury dishes. My favorite use of it is in Ras Malai, which is…
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Jeera Rice
Rice cooked with cumin & onions Jeera Rice is cooked at least twice a week in my home as five out of seven of our evening meals are usually Indian food, so if it’s not a roti meal then it’s a rice meal. Many people struggle with cooking rice – it can turn out too…
Keema Mattar
Minced lamb and peas cooked in spices Keema Mattar is such a beautiful dish – the combination of the spicy lamb mince and the sweetness of the peas when they pop in your mouth is so good. If you keep the dish with a slight sauce it’s even better as it keeps the mince juicy…
Spicy Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked in a beautiful ginger & tomato sauce This particular lamb dish has a Kashmiri origin. It can be made with lamb or goat and is actually a signature dish there, although it was originally brought to Kashmir by the Mughals, which also gives it a Persian influence. In my version of this dish, the…
Masala Chicken
A warming, spicy chicken dish – a beautiful go-to when you want something comforting The recent change in the weather has left me feeling a little out of sorts and although I usually take it easy on days like that – I still want good food and nourishment. This Masala Chicken really hits the spot. …