A colourful and comforting Bengali favourite made with sweet potato, carrot and beetroot, flavoured with freshly roasted whole spices, ginger and green chilli. The mixture is shaped into chops, coated in breadcrumbs and air-fried until crisp and golden. Served hot with kasundi and tomato ketchup, it keeps the familiar flavour of a Bengali vegetable chop…
A zero-oil paneer snack stuffed with fresh mint chutney, coated in a spiced yogurt marinade and grilled until lightly charred. The fresh chutney filling adds a sharp, herby contrast to the rich paneer, while onion, lemon and extra chutney complete the dish. Prep Time: 15 minutesCuisine: IndianDiet: VegetarianServings: 1 Nutrition per serving:410 kcal • Protein…
A quick and lighter take on dahi bhalla using soft steamed idli instead of the traditional bhalla. Topped with seasoned yogurt, mint chutney, sweet chutney, spices and fresh garnishes, it’s refreshing, colourful and full of classic chaat-style flavour. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cuisine: Indian Diet: Vegetarian Servings: 1 Nutrition per serving: 131 kcal • Protein…
Carrot Milk Cake was a happy accident in my kitchen. I hadn’t planned this recipe or set out to make a milk cake at all. While experimenting with carrot and milk, the mixture took an unexpected turn — but instead of giving up on it, I kept working with it. The result was this rich,…...
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A refreshing, cooling drink made with cucumber, mint, ginger, lemon and classic Indian jaljeera spices. Light, tangy and slightly sweet, it’s perfect for hot days or whenever you want something fresh and flavour-packed. Prep Time: 5 minutesCuisine: IndianServings: 1Diet: Vegan Nutrition per serving:24 kcal • Protein 0 g • Fat 0 g • Carbs 6…
Creamy paneer wrapped in spinach leaves, served over a smooth beetroot makhni This dish pairs soft, seasoned paneer with spinach leaves and a silky beetroot makhni gravy. The beetroot gives the sauce its vivid colour, while tomato, whole spices, cream and butter round it out into something rich, smooth and slightly tangy. The visual inspiration…
A refreshing layered dessert with three contrasting textures This dessert brings together chamomile-infused melon granita, smooth melon sorbet and a light lemon yogurt mousse in one chilled glass. The combination gives you icy crystals, creamy sorbet and an airy mousse in every spoonful. The idea of working with contrasting frozen textures was inspired by a…...
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Zero-oil air-fried aloo tikki stuffed with a tangy chickpea filling This is my version of aloo tikki — made without oil and cooked in the air fryer instead of shallow or deep frying. Soft potato tikkis are stuffed with a lightly spiced chickpea filling, then finished with yogurt, meethi chutney, onion, tomato and coriander for…
Fragrant, Citrusy & Festive Narangi pulao is a fragrant, citrus-infused rice dish made with fresh orange juice, aromatic whole spices, saffron, and nuts. It balances subtle sweetness with bright zesty flavors and can be found in traditional Indian and festive Awadhi or Bengali recipe repertoires. This version brings together orange juice, warm whole spices, a…
A nostalgic Indian sweet, made lighter with an air-fried twist Balushahi is one of those traditional sweets that instantly brings back memories of home. This version keeps that familiar soft, rich texture but skips deep frying. The dough is made with atta, ghee and chilled dahi, shaped gently, air fried slowly, then soaked in warm…...
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