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Makhana Palak - Lotus Seeds in Spinach Gravy

Semolina Pasta – Eggless Pasta

Pasta with Soul – how long to cook pasta
Semolina Pasta – Look Mum, no eggs
The Simplest Spaghetti

Aloo Palak - Potatoes in Spinach Gravy – chilli
Baingan Kabharta - Eggplant Curry- tadka, Garam Masala, Coriander, Ginger and other Misc
Baked Apples with Star Anise – Star Anise, Pepper, Cloves
Baked Chickpeas- cumin, sambar powder
Baked Strawberries - a selection e.g. vanilla bean, cinnamon, thyme
Beetroot Curry – tadka, Garam Masala, Urad Dal and other Misc
Beetroot and Carrot Salad – Indian Style – tadka, green coriander/cilantro
Beetroot Halwa - cardamom
Bengali Rice Kheer – Chaler Payesh – cardamom
Blueberry Shrikhand
Bruschetta al Pomodoro - basil, oregano, garlic
Caramelised Pumpkin Risotto – Rosemary
Caramelised Roast Pumpkin - Misc
Carrot Sambal - Chillies
Chana Chat with Chat Masala – Black Salt, Chat Masala
Chat Masala - Black Salt
Chickpea, Almond and Sesame Spread – sesame, cumin, black mustard, cayenne
Chickpea Keep It Simple Salad - ginger
Chickpeas with Ginger Root Salad - ginger, chat masala
Cucumber, Herbs and Poppy Seed Salad
Cucumber Salad with Sesame – cumin, chilli, cilantro/coriander, asafoetida
Dal Makhani – asafoetida, cumin, garlic, fenugreek, garam masala
Doodh Wale Aloo (Milkman Potatoes) – ginger, chilli, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon
Drinking herbs and juices – various
Eggplant with Sesame and Soy - sesame
Eggplant with Mirin and Miso Paste – Sesame
Gin, Tonic and Chilli
Ginger Garlic Lentil Soup – Ginger, Cumin, Cardamom
Go Spanish – Tomato Paella – Saffron
Golden Gentle Dal - ginger, coriander
Green Olive, Walnut, Pistachio and Pomegranate Salad – chilli
Haydari - dill
Hot Masala! – Making Garam Masala – Garam Masala
Indian Eggless Custard – saffron, cardamom
ISKON Easy Mung Dal
Mint Paneer
Narasihman’s Sweet Potato, Eggplant and Spinach Madras Curry - Sambar Powder
Makhana Palak - Lotus Seeds in Spinach Gravy – cinnamon, garam masala, cumin, chilli, turmeric
Peppered Rice – pepper, cumin, mustard seed, curry leaves, sesame seeds
Pickled Cumquats- nigella, coriander, cardamom, fennel
Plump Ruby Bites - Oven Dried Tomatoes – Sumac
Pomodori Grantinate – Gratineed Tomatoes
Porridge – Indian Style - Cardamom, Saffron
Rizogalo – Greek Rice Pudding - cinnamon, rosemary, vanilla bean
Salsa Verde - parsley
Stewed Parsley - parsley
Tahina Tarator (Tahini Spread)
The 4 C’s Golden Spiced Saffron Tea – Saffron
The Making of Herbal Teas – Misc
Raw-ish Beetroot and Carrot Salad - cumin seed, urad dal, chilies, asafetida, curry leaves, mustard seeds
Roasted Garlic Oil - How to make
Roasted Rosemary Pears
Rosemary Focaccia Sheet – Rosemary
Sambar Powder
The Simplest Spaghetti - chilli
Spicy Parsnip and Carrot Soup – coriander, cumin, turmeric, chilli powder, yellow mustard seeds

Spicy Rustic Red Lentil Soup with Thick Thick Yoghurt - paprika, cumin, sweet paprika
Tomato Rasam for a SPICE Hit! – Chillis, Coriander, Cumin and other Misc
Turmeric the Wonder Spice - Turmeric
Urad Tamatar Dal (Urad Dal with Tomatoes) – turmeric, cumin, chillies, asafoetida
Velouté d’asperges (Cream of Asparagus Soup)- lemongrass, lemon verbena or chervil, nutmeg
Yogi Tea
Zucchini Curry to Die For – Cumin, Chilli, Urad Dal, tadka and other Misc
Zahtar and Dukkah – Coriander, Cumin, Sumac and other Misc

Everything!

Most recipes are vegan or veganisable. This is not a complete list. Substitute oil for ghee in recipes.

Tahina Tarator (Tahini Spread)

Hey Hey – Hot Olives! – Warm Olives with Lemon and Spices

Go Spanish – Tomato Paella

Makhana Palak - Lotus Seeds in Spinach Gravy
Peppered Rice

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