Morning Chai

Chai is synonymous with India. If you’re Indian, it’s usually the first thing you drink when you wake up and what you have after your afternoon siesta to give you that burst of life and energy. Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 5-10 minutes | Serves 1 Ingredients 1 mug of any milk you […]

Gluten-Free Superfood Bread

Cooking is like practicing mindfulness: it helps me be more present in the moment, and the process of creating each recipe is like therapy for me. Making this nut and seed packed bread is good for your mind and body. Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 45-50 minutes | Makes 1 loaf Ingredients 90g […]

Seasonal Fruit Crumble

Finishing your day with something warming and nourishing can bring pleasure and comfort, and that’s why I’m sharing this crumble recipe. Spending half an hour or so putting this together is a gentle act of kindness towards yourself or others. Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20-30 minutes | Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the […]

Tannir Mango & Passion Fruit Pavlovas

All my recipes remind me of moments shared, of gatherings. Pavlovas have been at so many dinners and iftars, and they always bring joy and a certain celebratory mood to dessert. Preparation time: 2 hours | Cooking time: 1 hour | Makes 4 (enough for 8-10 people sharing) Ingredients For the meringue nests 4 large […]

Arabic Spiced Roast Chicken

When it comes to simple one-pot meals, this tops my list of favourite fuss-free recipes. You could even prep and refrigerate everything the night before, so that it’s ready for the oven an hour before dinner needs to be served. Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Serves 3-4 Ingredients […]

Yoghurt Pizza

Everyone loves pizza and it has so many memories attached. It’s a meal where you can create any flavour you like. There is no right or wrong way. This version is really quick because the dough doesn’t need to rise. Preparation time: 10-15 minutes | Cooking time: 5-10 minutes | Makes 2 Ingredients For the […]

Gutsy Muffins

These muffins are full of lots of different starches and indigestible fibres that feed your microbiome, and the pears add natural fruity sweetness. You can choose any additional flavours from spices to chocolate chips, but I love almond and raspberry. Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Makes 12 Ingredients 1 mug […]

Mexican Beef & Jalapeño Quesadillas

These quesadillas are always quick off the table and great with kids. They are very filling and perfect for when you’re feeding a crowd. Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 500g minced […]

Strawberry Cinnamon Toast

The combination of strawberries and cinnamon, which I discovered through Niki Segnit’s brilliant book The Flavour Thesaurus, is a surprising but delicious one. Perfect for a weekend brunch: less soggy than French toast, easier than pancakes! Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serves 2 Ingredients 2 tbsp caster sugar ⅓ – […]