Made In Hackney

🇮🇳On 9th May, join internationally acclaimed chef Radhika Howarth (‘The World Cook’, Amazon Prime), for Plant-Based Regional Indian cuisine, while supporting the work of our charity, Made in Hackney.

Using fresh ingredients, we will deep dive into India’s eclectic culinary traditions and learn the rich diversity of flavours found across the country, including from Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata—each region offering its own unique approach to spices, vegetables, and vibrant plant-based dishes.

You’ll cook a colourful array of dishes, and learn family-inspired tips to bring authentic Indian flavours to your own kitchen.

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🗓️11am - 3pm, 9 May
🎟️ Book now - link in bio!

🍽️Sample Menu:

Rajma (North India)�Red kidney beans slow-cooked in a rich tomato and spice gravy.

Chickpea Gassi (Coastal Karnataka – Mangalorean Cuisine). A fragrant chickpea curry made with roasted spices and coconut.

Goan Batata Bhaji
A simple potato dish flavoured with turmeric, mustard seeds, and green chillies.

Shorshe Begun (Bengal)�Soft aubergine slices cooked in a bold mustard sauce.
Ajwain Paratha.
�Flaky whole-wheat flatbreads flavoured with aromatic carom seeds.

See you on 9th May at Liberty Hall!

Booking link in bio! 🎟️

Is this the best mac & cheese in Hackney? 🤔

Our Youth Cooking class voted YES.

Thanks so much to for sponsoring our free youth classes and encouraging young people to get in the kitchen and learn delicious, plant-based skills!

If you want to find out what the fuss is all about, you can try the recipe yourself from home. This is a simple way to get that protein and cheese fix, plant-style….

🥣 For the sauce:
Mr Organic butter beans
Plant-based milk
Nutritional yeast flakes
Dijon mustard
Garlic and onion powder
Tapioca flower
Corn flour
White miso paste

➡️Blend this all together, heat in a pan and fold in Mr Organic pasta.

🧄Top with:
Panko bread crumbs
Garlic
Olive oil

➡️Smash the garlic and fry in olive oil, then add panko bread crumbs.

🥕For the coleslaw:
Red cabbage
White cabbage
Carrots
Parsley & spring onions
Mr Organic salt & olive oil
White wine vinegar

➡️Finely slice the veg and mix in the dressing!

Viola! ✨

Post pictures of your results at home & tag us!

Bon appetite! 🍴

Mauro’s Bean & Veggie Burger 🍔🌱

As part of Made In Hackney’s Plant Prospects programme, Mauro works with restaurants to develop plant-based menu options that meet growing demand. Today he’s sharing his classic bean & veggie burger - simple, nourishing, and packed with flavour!

Full recipe via the link in our bio!

Method:
1️⃣ Peel and slice sweet potatoes; roast with garlic, rosemary + olive oil
2️⃣ Chop pumpkin and boil with sweet potatoes until tender
3️⃣ Drain beans and add to a bowl with spices, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil + flour
4️⃣ Mash or blitz until combined
5️⃣ Roll into balls, flatten into patties
6️⃣ Coat with sesame seeds + breadcrumbs
7️⃣ Bake for 30 minutes
8️⃣ Serve in a bun with mayo, lettuce + tomato 🍔

Interested in working with us on menu consultancy, recipe development or cookery workshops? Get in touch!

Our crowdfunder is live! 🧡

At Made In Hackney we are tackling food insecurity and social isolation by providing accessible cookery classes, community connection and free plant-based meals to those who need it most 🍲

Can you help us reach our goal of £30k by the end of January to keep our services going?

Donations will be doubled by generous match funding partners including 💚

A special thank you to Mr Organic for being committed supporters of our work, from sponsoring youth classes to donating premium organic ingredients to power our community meal service for local recipients.

Find out more and donate if you can to our crowdfunder, via the link in bio! 🧡🍲