Manju Malhi BEM

Manju Malhi is a British-born chef and food writer, specialising in British Indian cuisine.

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Vegetable Biryani Serves 4400g basmati rice 2 onions, sliced 5 tbsp butter or ghee 2 x 5cm/2½in stick cassia bark 6 green cardamoms 4 cloves 2 bay leaves 1 tsp cumin seeds 500g/1lb vegetables: peas, green beans, cut into 2cm/1 in pieces, and carrots, cut into...

Potato and Gram Flour Fritters – Aloo Pakora

Potato and Gram Flour Fritters - Aloo Pakora This is another way to eat a street food snack known as pakoras which are extremely moreish so I warn you to eat in moderation and make them on special occasions such as a tea time get-together. Serves 2Sunflower or...

Indian Veg Puffs

Indian Veg Puffs Makes about 8-10 puffs tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 1/4 tsp turmeric or 4 turmeric spice drops 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp salt 300g frozen mixed vegetables, defrosted, such as green beans, peas and carrots...

Chilli Paneer

Chilli Paneer Serves 2-31 tsp cornflour pinch of salt 1 tsp plain flour 225g paneer, cut into 2cm (4/5 inch) cubes 3 tbsp oil 2 finger green chillies 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp white or demerera sugar ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp malt vinegar 1 tbsp...

Carrot Salad

Gram Flour Petit Fours - Besan ki LaddooServes 4350g carrots, peeled and coarsely grated1 onion, finely chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped1 tomato, finely chopped2 tbsp lemon juice½ tsp salt2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)1 tbsp groundnut or sunflower...

Gram Flour Petit Fours – Besan ki Laddoo

Gram Flour Petit Fours - Besan ki LaddooSpherical-shaped sweets made of a lentil based flour.400g gram flour, sifted 250g unsalted butter 200g caster sugar 2 tbsp milkPlace the gram flour with the butter in a pan. On a medium heat stir the mixture for 10 minutes until...

Fresh Green Coriander Chutney

Fresh Green Coriander ChutneyCoriander Chutney is an eternal favourite: it goes well with many snacks, such as pakoras or onion bhajis. It is often used as a relish when making vegetable sandwiches in India.Serves 4 75g-100g coriander leaves, washed and coarsely...

Lemon Rice

Lemon RiceBasmati is an authentic Indian long grained rice that has a unique nutty flavour. It is very popular in India and all over the world, and is used in a wide variety of rice dishes: Plain steamed rice, pulaos, pilafs, biryanis or just different types of fried...

Chapatis

Chapatis - Unleavened FlatbreadsChapatis, made fresh everyday, are a type of unleavened bread from northern India. The wholewheat dough is made from a flour that is predominantly ground in stone mills known as chakkis. The grinding of the wheat with stone, breaks and...

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Lemon Bars

Baked Recipes, Beverages & Desserts, Western Recipes

Lemon BarsThese are like a double layered shortbread which are sweet and tangy. The base is baked first and then the lemony layer is placed on top...

Rum Bread and Butter Pudding

Beverages & Desserts, Western Recipes

Rum Bread and Butter PuddingThis makes a change to the traditional bread and butter pudding and adds that festive touch by using Italian panettone....

Christmas Bread and Butter Pudding

Beverages & Desserts, Western Recipes

Christmas Bread and Butter PuddingMakes about 12 pieces250g bread, a mixture of white and wholemeal is good 200g mixed dried fruit or mixture of...

Chocolate Orange Brownies

Beverages & Desserts, Western Recipes

Chocolate Orange BrowniesMakes 12-16 squares200g butter, softened 300g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 8-10 Orange Zest Spice Drops® 3 eggs 180-200g...