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25/05/2026
All new Friday cooking classes launching this June. Learn the art of South Asian cooking in Najma’s home kitchen based in Raynes Park. Class times run between 2-3 hours where you’ll experience blending your own spices and master each recipe to perfection👌🏼
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23/05/2026
New Friday half day classes running from June. Book your space now! Link in bio ⬆️
09/05/2026
KATOL MACH BHAJI
Known as Katia fish or Indian carp, this is a popular freshwater fish in Bangladesh. If you don’t have time or unsure about the cuts, you can have the fish prepped for you at the fishmongers. All you then need to do is rinse with a little lemon juice, drain well and follow the recipe below!
RECIPE
8 pieces fish
3 tbsp mustard oil
1 tbsp garlic & ginger puree
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chilli powder
3-4 slit green chillies
1/4 julienned red chilli pepper (optional)
METHOD
Place the fish in a large bowl and gently mix well with all the ingredients. Leave to marinade for 15-20 mins. The air fry in batches of 3-4 pieces at 180 degrees for 12-15 mins until golden all over.
21/03/2026
Calling it a wrap with this very last Biriyani Masterclass. After 13 years of teaching, I have decided to wind down the business and reprioritise and realign my life.
I want to thank each and every one of you who has been on this incredible journey with me. We have learnt and laughed together and created some beautiful memories that I will cherish forever, in memory of Najma, my Mum who will always live in my heart ❤️
21/02/2026
A real joy cooking with this delightful father and daughter duo.
12/01/2026
THOSE meatballs I made ahead of my travels 👩🏽🍳
10/07/2025
In my favourite place with my favourite food after a very hot and sticky commute from London Bridge 🥵 But I so love these longs summer evenings where I can sit peacefully in my Moroccan inspired garden retreat, beneath the flawless blue sky and listen to the gentle sounds of nature 💚
Here’s the recipe for my Summer Garden Salad:
INGREDIENTS
100g sweetcorn
1 cucumber
2 celery sticks
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 apple
100 Greek feta
Handful of baby spinach leaves
Course black pepper
Chiili flakes (optional)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Simply chop up the vegetables and feta however you like, except the spinach and sweetcorn. Mix all the vegetables and feta together. Add in the pepper and chilli flakes, if using. Mix the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and then drizzle over and fold into the salad.
Simple and delicious. Use a ripened Alfonso Mango 🥭 instead of apple for a more exotic sweetness ❤️
Makes 4 generous servings.
06/07/2025
I am just on my way back to London, travelling with my group after a most rewarding trek at the Peak District with . Alhamdulillah
Global Relief Trust is a charity based in the UK, working globally with teams on the ground in disaster-hit zones including Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Kashmir and more.
I want to thank everyone who donated so generously towards my Peak District challenge. You are in my duas 🤲🏼 May Allah grant you barakah and make it easy for those who suffering around the world.
01/07/2025
This year’s home grown chillis and cherry tomatoes for our salads and curries. And of course, my daughter and I decided to take on a chilli challenge 😂Do you like fresh green chillis in you curries?
30/06/2025
This salad is reminiscent of my recent Moroccan yoga retreat where we indulged in the most delicious salads for our post yoga breakfast 😋
I am loving these hot summer days as I really wasn’t made for our grey UK weather! I feel inspired to create healthy and colourful colourful dishes each day to be enjoyed alfresco in the garden.
So grateful and blessed Alhamdulillah 🤲🏼
RECIPE
Ingredients
2 celery sticks
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 cucumber
100g sweetcorn
100g Greek feta
Rocket leaves
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp source black pepper
2 tbs pickled jalapeños (optional)
1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
Method
Chop all the veg and cube the feta and mix in will all the dry ingredients.
19/05/2025
Calling all foodies in London! Dive into a world of flavour with our virtual cooking class and spice up your culinary skills. Don’t miss out! 🍲✨
Link in bio ⬆️
https://classbento.co.uk/w/3enn
01/05/2025
HALF DAY VEGETARIAN THALI COOKING Class at TOOTING WORKS!
Learn how to prepare and present a delicious Vegetarian Thali in this half day cooking class tootingworks
Class itinerary:
Dal Tadka
Saag Aloo
Mattar Paneer
Vegetable Raita
Cumin Rice
Limited spaces available! Book early to avoid disappointment:
https://najmas.co.uk/product/vegetarian-thali-v/
22/04/2025
I am thrilled to announce my new consolidated half day Beginners Indian Cooking Course!
Learn the art of traditional Indian cooking in this 4 hours long class. You will discover the spices and techniques used to create some of the most popular North Indian dishes served during a typical family meal.
Class menu includes:
Dal Tadka
Saag Aloo
Rogan Josh
Naan
Cumin Rice
Date: Friday, 30th May
Time: 11am to 2 pm
Venue: 55 Cheam Road, Sutton SM1 2AX
Bookings now open! Link in my bio ⬆️
Address
79 Westway
London
SW20 9LT
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