Shephards pie is a british classic…..well not at Jam n vegan ! we take this ‘classic’ and create a rich flavoursome lentil filling and topped with an Indian curried mashed potato known as aloo Bharta! This was truly a delight to create. I know they say, don’t change a classic, but its different with our family. Oops!

Travelling through India was the biggest cultural experience I had whilst away. From the ceremonies, to the hospitality and the tastes of possibly my favourite cuisine on the earth! Daal for breakfast, daal for lunch daal for dinner. All with individual components that made each dish vary in the most dramatic way, but the saag daal, stayed with me! the richness of the sauce and the hulk coloured spinach, fortified together to build the ultimate Saag. What a dish.

Ethiopia is known for producing some of the best coffee- but also takes vegan diets very seriously, allowing periods of the year to fast in order to cleanse the body on just plant based foods. We use a classic Ethiopian berbere spice to flavour this tomato-rich bean stew.
Accompanied by Jollof rice. This is a spiced dish, simmered in reduced tomatoes, onions, peppers, and different seasonings depending on where it’s made. It’s an iconic dish, with massive regional significance across West Africa.

This is my take on a green mango curry I had whilst travelling through Sri lanka, Weligama. With the aromatic sri lanken base of coconut milk, garlic, chillies and curry leaves. Served with spiced turmeric rice. Sri Lanka is truly one of my spirit places!