cumin seeds

Crust & Crumb: Breads, Pastries & Bakes, Foundation Stones

Cumin Seed Paratha

trangia stove with a black skillet pan of vegan sweet potato and black bean chilli, topped with homemade paratha. shows a person's hand stirring.

This cumin-scented flatbread is quick to make and deeply comforting — soft inside, crisp outside, and perfect for scooping. With just five ingredients and a little bit of play, it transforms a simple meal into something soulful. Best served warm from the skillet, brushed with oil and flecked with toasted seeds.

Cheese & Curious Creams, More Than One Pot, But Barely

Charred Aubergine with Spiced Tomato and Lentils with Herbed Yoghurt

Charred aubergine half topped with red lentils and herbed yoghurt, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic plate.

Velvety aubergine, charred and yielding, meets warmly spiced lentils and a bright, herby yoghurt in this quietly majestic dish. It’s full of texture and contrast — smoky, soft, sharp, and creamy — and cooks beautifully in an air fryer or oven. Simple enough for a solo supper, but dressed enough to serve with ceremony.