A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Chilli Paneer Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Chilli Paneer is an Indo-Chinese fusion dish of cubes of paneer cheese fried in a batter and then cooked down in a sweet and sour sauce. Ingredients Base: 225g Paneer, cut into 1 inch cubes 6 tbsp oil 1/2 onion sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2…
Cardamom and Pistachio Rolls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sister to the cinnamon roll, these buns are flavoured with cardamom and pistachio nut for a bit of a crunch. There’s also a hint of orange zest for added freshness. Ingredients Dough: 1 packet active dry yeast, approx 1 tbsp 1 cup milk 1/2…
Lentil and Chickpea Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Red lentil and chickpea soup recipe – a warming Middle eastern style soup with a tomato base and spiced with earthy cumin and Ras el Hanout. Ingredients 3-4 tbs oil 1 onion sliced, 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp ras el…
Vegan Spinach and Potato Pakoras with Tamarind Chutney Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Crispy pakoras, made with potato, spinach and onion, and spiced with turmeric, cumin and black pepper. Served with sweet and sour tamarind chutney. Ingredients For the Pakoras: 1 cup of chickpea flour 1 tbs corn flour 1 tsp salt 1/4…
Sweet Potato Stuffed Flatbread Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A popular Middle Eastern and South Asian flatbread that is stuffed with sweet potato and egg and then pan fried. Ingredients Filling: 1 medium sized sweet potato, grated, washed and drained 1 onion, sliced 1 egg 2 tbs oil salt to taste 1/4 tsp…
Spiced Pear and Earl Grey Tartlets Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: Seasonal pears, flavoured with cinnamon and early grey in crispy puff pastry and topped with an apricot glaze and flaked almonds. A quick and easy dessert. Ingredients 1 medium size pear 150g Puff Pastry 1-2 tbs Early Grey tea leaves…
Tomato, Quinoa and Za’atar Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A warming, vegan friendly soup; pan roasted tomatoes cooked with quinoa and flavoured with earthy cumin and the classic Middle Eastern spice blend, za’atar. Ingredients 2-3 medium sized tomatoes 2-3 tbs oil 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1…
Thai Red Chickpea Curry Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Chickpeas, potato and peas cooked in a spicy and flavour packed Thai Red Curry Paste. This Thai style dish is vegan friendly and quick enough to whip up in 30 minutes. Serve with rice or on its own for a low carb meal. Ingredients…
Bengali 5-Spice Squash Cabbage and Spinach Bhaji Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A warming vegetable stir fry using seasonal produce. Butternut squash, red cabbage and spinach is cooked in onions and garlic and flavoured with the Bengali 5 Spice. Serve with rice for a great vegan meal for Meatless Monday. Or eat a…
Indonesian Style Fried Noodles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Indonesian style noodles, cooked with egg and colourful vegetables and flavoured with sambal and a sweetened soy sauce. Ingredients 3-4 tbs oil 1 medium onion, sliced 4-5 tbs sambal 200g egg noodles 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 bell pepper, cored and sliced 100g…
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An autumnal soup of butternut squash and apple, spiced with earthy cumin and chilli for a warming kick. Ingredients 2 tbs oil 1 red onion sliced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp chilli powder (optional) 1 vegetable…
Chai Spiced Barley Pancake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Pancakes made with organic barley flour and spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. Ingredients 1 cup organic barley flour (I got mine from here) 1 egg lightly beaten 1/4 cup milk (plus more if necessary) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp…
