There are some recipes that feel less like cooking and more like taking a deep breath.This one-pot chicken and vegetable pasta soup is exactly that for me — simple, gentle, and full of quiet comfort. The temperature has dipped here in the UK — the kind of cold […]

There’s something deeply comforting about simple, everyday meals — the kind that come together quietly, without fuss, and fill the kitchen with warmth. This Palak Murgh I Spinach Chicken Curry, was one of those dishes — wholesome, gently spiced, and full of flavour without being heavy. Cooking it […]

I made this Leek and Pepper chicken the other day, and it turned out to be one of those simple, satisfying meals that make you appreciate the little joys of home cooking. The days are slipping by so quickly. Nature is putting on its own show right now, […]

Sometimes the simplest of meals can be the most uplifting. Just like this oil-free chicken stew I made yesterday. It was one of those quietly beautiful days — sunlight streaming through the windows, a soft golden glow filling the room, and that unmistakable autumn nip in the air. […]

This aromatic Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Pulao was made with the bits and bobs of produce hanging around in the fridge. They all went to form this beautiful one pot meal which we heartily enjoyed. The flavour from the mint uplifted the dish to a new level. With […]

This Oil-Free Chicken Curry, enriched with yogurt, cashew nuts and a selection of spices is very easy to make. It tastes delicious and you won’t miss the oil at all. It is the perfect accompaniment with some Indian flatbread or rice. We had ours with some roti. Although […]

This baked chicken curry is probably one of the easiest and delicious curries one can make. It received a lot of oohs and aahs from the family. The food critic of a daughter declared it one of the best I ever made. It looked luxurious and indulgent too […]

Baked honey chilli lemon garlic chicken – succulent chicken thighs with the most finger licking hot and sweet, lemony and garlicky sticky sauce. The chicken thighs are browned in a pan and then baked in the sauce. The latter is reduced later to form the most delicious, and […]

This kesar badam murgh l saffron and almond chicken curry is beautifully indulgent without leaving you feeling heavy; perfect to share with friends and family. Food influences When you are familiar with a style of cooking, it gives you the confidence to try out various combinations. Being brought […]

This chicken and vegetable spaghetti soup is just what you need on a cold, grey day! It’s warmth and colour is perfect to lift one’s spirits.  It seemed only a short while ago that the trees in our backyard were once again renewed with life after the bare […]