Carrot halwa in its traditional form must be India’s most recognisable dessert as it is cooked in most Indian homes in winter. Carrot halwa is a great dessert for for instance Diwali and it is not very difficult to make. Serves 6 Ingredients: 60g ghee or clarified butter 250g regular carrots, peeled and grated 250g Read More
A Chinese influence is evident in this vegetarian feast, but the most distinguishing feature of the dish is the thin omelettes we make to envelop the stir-fried rice. The mushrooms on their own are also good to pass round as a snack with drinks. Serves 4 Ingredients: 700g shiitake, chestnut or closed-cup mushrooms, stems removed, Read More
This is my take on a tandoori fish tikka traditionally served with green chutney. Only difference being we are using larger cut of fish, marinated using the same techniques but cooked in an oven and the coriander and mint chutney is transformed into a hot sauce. Served along with lemon rice, it makes for a Read More
We are excited to announce that Vivek Singh will be coming to this year’s edition of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Edinburgh International Book Festival is one of the world’s best-respected international literary festivals, that will be held from 12th-29th August 2017. The festival takes place in Edinburgh’s Charlotte Square Gardens, where more than Read More
Lassi Panna Cotta – a fresh, summery dessert accompanied by juicy, sweet mangoes, perfect at this time of year. Anyone who has travelled to India in the summer will be familiar with Lassi stalls that pop up all over small towns and cities during the summer months serving these cooling drinks at the peak of Read More
Topping and Company, the iconic independent bookshop situated in the heart of Bath, is host to Vivek Singh on Wednesday 28th June for a special evening of cookery and conversation surrounding the launch of his latest cookbook Indian Festival Feasts. Topping’s in Bath has a great calendar of events lined up for 2017, with Chef Read More
June saw the launch of Vivek Singh’s latest cookbook, Indian Festival Feasts! In celebration of this, for the June recipe we’re sharing an ultimate celebration dish. Raan; whole braised leg of lamb with peppercorn and nutmeg is a real centrepiece! It’s also very simple as far as the number of ingredients go, making it an Read More
The Cinnamon Club is returning to Taste of London We’re delighted to once again be returning to Taste of London (14-18 June), which takes place in Regent’s Park. We have been lucky enough to be involved in the five day foodie festival since it began in 2004! The festival is packed full of live demonstrations, Read More
I am so excited to announce that my new cookbook Indian Festival Feasts – my 6th cookbook with Bloomsbury – is out now! It is said that in India a festival is celebrated every day of the year. In this gastronomic celebration of India’s festival cuisine, I will be bringing you my unique approach to traditional Read More
May’s dish of the month features the recipe for mutton biryani with dried fruits and Kashmiri spices, from the new cookbook Vivek Singh’s Indian Festival Feasts – out 1st June. As the month of Ramadan begins all over the world, this is a feasting dish perfect for Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration that rounds up Ramadan. A biryani Read More