My Kitchen Stories

A rich, flavourful mince curry made with roasted tomatoes, Kashmiri chillies, red wine and olives.

Jowar Coconut Pancakes ( Perfect tea time snack)

A simple, comforting meal of homemade dal served with rice and crispy fried lady fish. Perfect for a satisfying family lunch

Fried rice loaded with vegetables, crispy fried chicken bursting with bold flavours and simply pan fried bok choy on the side.

A simple yet flavour-packed seafood recipe made with fresh crabs, loads of garlic, butter, and mild spices

Soft, slightly fudge-like, filled with nuts, ginger crystals, a hint of spice and a touch of whisky… topped with cherries and set into little bites of love. Simple ingredients. Homemade.

This is a simple everyday curry powder that’s extremely versatile and easy to use.

This Chicken Mince with Bottle Gourd (Lauki) is a simple home-style dish made with everyday ingredients and flavoured with East Indian Bottle Masala .

Coconut rice, masala fried milk shark (mushi), and a fresh zucchini–tomato salad.

Mixed Vegetable Curry is made with fresh vegetables cooked in a coconut-based masala and East Indian bottle masala powder.

This Rawas Green Masala Curry is prepared using a freshly ground paste of coriander leaves, coconut, spices, and tamarind, giving the curry a mild tang and beautiful green colour. The fish head and tail add extra depth and flavour to the curry.

The boneless pork shoulder is slow-roasted until juicy and tender, then served with a rich coconut milk sauce made from the roasting gravy.

Potato Coquettes are a delicious way to turn simple boiled potatoes into a crispy, crowd-pleasing snack.

This Ginger Wine Cake is a rich, moist, and flavourful cake made with soaked dry fruits, ginger wine, and spice mix.

A delightful festive treat made with simple ingredients, this eggless, cooked marzipan is inspired by my tried-and-tested kaju katli method.

A traditional festive sweet made with a crisp pastry shell and a rich semolina filling flavoured with cardamom, nuts, raisins and poppy seeds.

This coconut sweet is a quick and easy homemade treat made with desiccated coconut and cashew nuts.

a true East Indian classic packed with bold, deep flavours.

Light, wholesome and naturally crisp at the edges, Jowar dosas are a wonderful breakfast option when you want something tasty yet nutritious

A wholesome, flavour-packed meal made with Rawas fillets marinated in a fresh cumin-pepper paste and served with simple healthy sides.