Lajina has perfected her Curry blend – the Curry Masala Pot – simple spices that form the basis of vibrant and tasty curries.
This exquisite spice blend is so versatile, by tweaking the flavours you can easily create a basic curry or a Jalfrezi, Korma, Tikka Masala and Rogan Josh style curry.
Spinach dishes are by far the most popular when discussing menus for my business, spinach and potatoes is a classic, a dish served regularly at home and when spiced well, is so healthy and yummy. The potatoes can be swapped for lamb, chicken or paneer (Indian cheese), the principle remains the same, fry your onions, […]
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Are you thinking banana loaf isn’t very Indian and not very spicy, well, that’s true as most Indian mums use their ovens to store their oil filled Karahi, a thick steel deep fat fryer, my mum’s was a juggling act as it didn’t have a flat bottom and it was filled with oil and stored […]
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Chapaties or roti are the daily staple bread in many Asian homes, we each have our own style and the recipe I share is a typical Punjabi recipe, the wheat flour is traditional atta, available in many Asian stores and larger supermarkets, I always choose medium flour, which is healthier than the white and not […]
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The simplest naan recipe, delivering fluffy, pillowy flatbreads, so moreish and lovely to mop up your yummy curries. The recipe has been tried and tested in many ways, travelled with me to teach others, it’s an easy one for you all to follow and so easy to adapt with your favourite flavours. Please don’t be too precious […]
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Kheer is traditionally cooked in a big pan on the stove, sweet and moreish. It’s served in temples and eaten on special occasions, mine is the easiest recipe and as I add nuts, seeds to other Indian sweets, when making kheer, I keep it simple, just sweet and milky. Traditional at Lohri, so please have […]
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This is a nutritious and easy-to-make dish that can bring variety to an everyday menu. It’s also extremely delicious. It uses daal (lentils), so it’s great for vegetarians too. Finish it off with a handful of coriander and you’ve just made yourself a dish that would be worthy of any top Indian chef.
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This chilli sauce is bright, full of flavour and brings any dishes to life. Spoon it over fresh bhajes, with your omelettes, grilled meats and salads. It’s a fresh, vibrant and spicy sauce that will sit in your fridge for a week Three chillies have been recommended and I tend to use fresh red ones, […]
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Makki di roti are delicious flatbreads, cooked on a tava (flat frying pan) but shaped with your hands, not on a board. They are made from corn flour and usually eaten with saag, primarily a Punjabi bread, crunchy on the outside and soft inside. It is gluten free and typically eaten with saag. ** The […]
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Onion Bhajies are very similar to Punjabi pakoras, simply spiced, use red onions if you have them or white while onions will be fine. These are delicious, crunchy, battered onions, perfect with a beer or Indian chai. Bhaijes are one of those speedy dishes you put together if you have unexpected visitors. You can’t possibly […]
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Hit them with spice, flavour, crunchy texture and some seriously good vegetables is my motto when making pakoras. Pakoras are the first thing I ever learnt to cook in the Indian Kitchen, I used to sneak to the girls’ youth club and that’s where I learnt. I wasn’t allowed to go to the youth club, […]
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A delightful recipe made from Paneer – a fresh, unsalted cheese common in South Asia, and coconut milk, giving a vibrant flavour to this tasty dish.
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A very popular Punjabi breakfast, stuffed flat breads, they can be eaten any time of the day, simply delicious with some yoghurt, pickles, daal or just a nice cup of masala chai (tea). These stuffed flat breads are cooked in a frying pan and such a treat when home made. The traditional Indian mum […]
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A seasonal and very popular curry, it’s one of the bases I use for my WI demos, sweet, healthy, moreish and uses up pumpkin, I have been known to freeze raw, peeled and chopped pumpkin and just pop it into the curry. The addition of chickpeas adds protein, I like them to mush down to […]
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My saag recipe is the traditional method, with lots of short cuts, not turning the occasion of making saag into a stressful event. I would always help my mum to wash and chop the green leaves, but once it went into a pan, I never understood the thickening or cooking process, it was too time-consuming […]
View recipeMy most requested recipe, here it is, how to make basic, simple rice. I have said it takes longer in the recipe than it actually does as you soon become a whizz, but take your time until you get used to the recipe, it’s so easy. My top tips are to soak the rice, drain […]
View recipeThese spicy, stir-fried baby potatoes have become a firm favourite with my friends and family. The potatoes can form part of an Indian banquet, served with salad and grilled chicken or in a wrap with some cooling raita and fresh salad. My style of cooking is very traditional with a healthier twist, so I use […]
View recipeThere are so many ways of making a tamarind chutney that, as per usual, I shall give you the basic recipe, adding alternatives and additions so you can create your favourite flavours, I am sure you will agree, that’s what home cooking is all about? The finished Tamarind chutney is usually teamed up with a raita (yoghurt […]
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A delicious vegetable Jalfrezi, bursting with flavour. A quick, easy and very tasty dinner.
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A little Christmas favourite, triangular pastry parcels willed with a delicious filling. If you can season these well, they will be far superior to anything you have ever had before, I promise you. Somosas are complicated, time consuming and am always disappointed when trying others and I have decided that making them myself is the […]
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