Nisha Parmar’s vibrant sharing menu

From bold starters to aromatic mains and comforting desserts, this menu celebrates private chef Nisha Parmar’s take on big flavours and easy entertaining. Each dish is designed to be simple to prepare, made with fresh seasonal ingredients and full of colour. For more entertaining inspiration, check out John Gregory-Smith's feasting menu and more effortless entertaining ideas.

Starter

Curry leaf tomatoes on yogurt with Bombay mix

A relaxed, flavour-packed dish designed for sharing. Juicy tomatoes are simmered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and warming spices, then spooned over yogurt and topped with crunchy Bombay mix. Serve warm or cold with flatbreads for a starter that can be made ahead and enjoyed at your leisure.

Main

Hariyali (green masala) prawn and saffron pulao

This elegant one-pot rice dish is a dinner-party crowd-pleaser. A vibrant green herb masala comes together with saffron and prawns in a simplified pulao (inspired by biryani) delivering maximum flavour with only one pot to wash up!

Dessert

Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding

A comforting dessert for chilly evenings, perfect for sharing. This clever pudding bakes into a soft sponge with a rich, molten sauce beneath. White miso adds savoury depth to the chocolate, while sesame seeds bring a subtle nuttiness. It’s perfect served warm with ice cream or crème fraiche.