Rava Dosa with Sambar Whenever I go to London, there are a few places I just have to visit: Diwana’s, Tate Modern, Foyles and my parents. Unlike the majority of my London, Diwana Bhel Poori House has remained the same for the last thirty years – even in the face of HS2 that spelt the…
Ajo Blanco When summer temperatures start pushing 40ºC there is nothing better than a chilled creamy ajo blanco soup. Unfortunately, this delicious soup doesn’t often find its way on to Menu del días, so you’re just gonna have to make it yourself – it’s well worth the effort. makes 1 litre 200g yesterday’s bread;…
To celebrate the beginning of advent, I created a vegetarian curry feast for my nearest and dearest – let the season of goodwill begin! My vegetarian curry feast comprises: whole cauliflower aloo gobi (the centrepiece), 3 legume dahl, Butter Pumpkin; served with turmeric and pea basmati rice, coconut and coriander chutney. I am a big…
Lockdown has been a complicated journey for most of us. I feel lucky to have been hibernating with my two most favourite people in the world: my (now) 1-year-old son and my gorgeous wife. One thing I have learned over the last 12 months is that there are times when you need to unbend. So,…
These are strange times indeed! I’ve never been the kind of person who happily cooks through a repertoire of dozen or so of favourite dishes, I like to travel, I like variety. During the first lockdown, with time on my side, I found an Afghan red bean curry recipe, tweaked it and served it with…