Chickpeas… Part of the legume family, chickpeas are such a versatile source of plant-based protein. They are one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops and are used in so many ways in Punjabi (and Indian) cuisine. Here’s just a few ways that we consume these wonderful pulses.
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The venue – The Westin Palace Madrid The third European roadshow event, hosting the incredible Freshworks tour, was held in the stunning Westin Palace Madrid. Having completed a successful first week in London and Manchester, this was where Safia now headed. She flew into the beautiful city of Madrid to deliver our role in the […]
What is Ghee? Ghee is the Punjabi and Hindi word for clarified butter. It is butter that has been gently brought up to a simmer. This causes the butter to separate into different layers, allowing you to remove the impurities that will burn if butter is used in cooking. This means that ghee can be […]
Fenugreek: an introduction to this lesser known spice There are many spices, such as cinnamon, cumin and coriander seeds. The ones I have just mentioned are familiar to most people, but there are other lesser know spices, such as fenugreek, which we seldom see in western cookery and would probably never be able to identify […]
The venue The seccond roadshow event was held in the amazing space that is fivefourstudios in Manchester. A 1970’s warehouse transformed into a state of the art studio and events venue, fivefourstudios is set over three floors, with its own bar, outdoor area and three pure white studios. The white studios were the perfect backdrop […]
In June 2019, we travelled to Little Venice, Paddington, London for a very unusual breakfast meeting with CEO, Noel Wax of GroundSwell Group, a marketing company from Los Angeles. This was the start of our journey to London – The first city on our European Roadshow corporate culinary journey. This was in response to this […]
London – London Zoo Manchester – Fivefourstudio Madrid – Westin Madrid Paris – Galerie Joseph Berlin – Old Smithy’s Munich – Palais Lenbach Hingene – Kasteel d’Ursel Amsterdam – Taets Park & Arts Stockholm – 7A Helsinki – Hueno Event Read our post on the London event HERE
Chicken burnt, still not dressed and you’re about to either scream or burst into tears? No more! Follow our 5 must know tips to becoming a stress free host. Have you ever invited friends or family over for a meal, and been so excited. It’s a chance to try that recipe that you’ve been meaning […]
This system (langar) was implemented in Sikh temples over 500 years ago. Through initiatives such as National Langar Week (which takes place in either October or November), as well as other projects, Sikhs are hoping to spread the spirit behind the system of langar into the national and international community, so that everyone can benefit […]
Pancake day recipe: Turmeric & vanilla pancakes with agave syrup & lemon juice These pancakes are quick to make and really delicious. They are vegan and dairy-free (not that you’d know). Note: These pancakes must be served with their agave syrup & lemon juice topping, as they complete this golden stack perfectly. Make 9 […]
Cookery hack: How to flatten Makki di Roti using the traditional method Makki di Roti are the lesser known, yet equally delicious chapatti. They are made from cornmeal and are traditionally served with Saag (spiced mustard leaves). Naturally gluten-free, they are a quintessential Punjabi dish – that is to say – hearty, plant-based farmers food. […]
Our family trip to Northern Cyprus When you hear people talk about Cyprus, usually it’s the Greek side that immediately springs to mind. However, there is also the Turkish side. It is understandable that most think of the Greek side – you can only fly directly to the Greek side, it’s currency is the […]
What is Punjabi food? You’ve probably heard of the word ‘Punjabi’ many times, but maybe never really been sure what that means in relation to Indian food and how it differs from other regions in India. So, I thought I’d help break down this confusion… Where is Punjab within India? Punjab is in the north […]
Music and dance holds a special place in mine and my family’s heart. My maternal grandfather always wanted to be a singer, however, due to his family not allowing him to pursue this avenue, he never became a professional Indian singer. My mother always told us about how she can remember her late father singing […]
