About Chinskitchen
Artisan Baking with an Indian twist. Specialise in Indian inspired cakes, Great Taste Award winning nankhatai (spiced Indian shortbread) and treats.
Chinskitchen Description
Since launching in 2016, artisan bakery Chinskitchen has been committed to feeding the Great British sweet tooth with a range of gorgeous hand-made cakes and treats.
Often suitable for special diets - and free from artificial additives and preservatives - everything from Chinskitchen is made fresh to order in small batches. Ingredient quality is paramount; as are flavour, taste, and texture.
As a small producer, Chinskitchen relishes working with industry peers and suppliers; using their wares to create a unique and irresistible collection of classic-meets-modern products.
Feedback is invaluable to Chinskitchen - and all comments and questions are welcomed with open arms.
The founder
Raised in Mombasa, Kenya, Chintal Kakaya grew up in a close-knit, food-loving community - and rapidly learned how to satisfy a hungry crowd with all manner of traditional sweets and savouries.
Following in her mum’s footsteps, Chin always harboured a love of baking, and her multi-cultural background instilled an insatiable curiosity when it came to experimenting with spices and flavourings. In 2013, ChinsKitchen began to take shape - initially as a food blog which served as a platform for Chin to share a myriad of unique baking recipes.
Chin’s friends came to know her as the go-to girl for special occasion cakes and bakes and, in 2015, she launched her ‘Indian dessert-inspired cakes’, enabling others to get a taste too.
The concept? To weave elements of classic Indian sweetmeats into traditional cake recipes, creating something quite different to anything else on the market. The brilliant baker then applied the same thinking to Indian shortbread, and her now-award-winning, acclaimed range of nankhatai biscuits was born.
When she’s not in the kitchen, Chin’s doing great things elsewhere; notably as a charity champion for Find Your Feet - an organisation devoted to enabling families in India, Nepal, Malawi and Zimbabwe to break out of the poverty cycle.
The organisation’s annual Curry For Change campaign raises funds through celebrating Indian food - having wooed guests with savoury and sweet food at both her own and large-scale co-hosted events, Chin continues to dedicate time, recipes, and desserts to the cause.
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The inspiration
It’s not only the likes of sugar, spice and all things nice that make up Chinskitchen products - a fair few non-edible ingredients have had a big part to play.
Influences and inspirations include a matriarchal kitchen in Mombasa, Kenya; traditional Gujarati and international foods; awe-inspiring cakes courtesy of Chin’s mother; comforting memories of shortbread and chai; Western cookbooks and cookery shows; global ingredients; the mastery of successful flavour fusion; an abiding love of afternoon tea; and support, encouragement (and demand! ) from friends and family.
It all adds up to a rather delicious mix.
Reviews
Yes eventually had to make my banana cake as the poor bananas were literally giving up.
Here's an all in one Banana cake recipe of mine, go on give it a go and share your creation with us on this thread..
This cake isn't very sweet at all.
... Happy Sunday Baking x
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So whilst the whole country is busy making banana bread.. I am making donughts with my 6 year old.
Considering its her birthday tomorrow and no party, she wanted donughts so on my day off today we made these fluffy, soft and super delicious donughts. When not on the front line I am in my kitchen because it helps me calm. It brings out my creativity even more and I get to spend time with my princess. She is upset I'm at work on her birthday but understands work duty calls.
Hop...e you all are having a lovely day....
If you want the recipe for this please comment below and I should be able to get it written up but allow some time.
Happy Monday all Xxx @ Hillingdon
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So many of you requested the recipe for " Gajar Halwa" aka Indian carrot pudding..
This is how we make it at home without ghee.
Hope you enjoy making It
... Gajar Halwa
Serves- 4-6 Preparation time: 15minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
800g grated carrots 250g Granulated sugar can substitute for sweetener if required, alternatively can reduce amount of sugar used. 800ml Full fat milk 1 Tsp Ground cardamom 20 Strands Saffron 3/4 Tsp Ground nutmeg 25g Butter Chopped pistachios and almonds- optional
Method: 1. In a wide non stick pan, pour milk, add spices and carrots and bring to boil(on high heat) stirring continuously to prevent milk sticking and burning. 2. Continue stirring till mixture starts to thicken approx 15-20 minutes. 3. Add butter and stir in for another minute, then add sugar ( nuts can be added at this stage) and continue stirring for approx 5 minutes until mixture is semi firm. 4. Turn off the gas and transfer halwa into a serving dish to cool.
Serving Idea: When ready to serve, warm the halwa, use an ice cream scoop to scoop out halwa and present in a dish, serve with ice-cream or cream.
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Dear supporters and well wishers,
Hope eveyone is keeping safe out there.
At present I am not taking any cake orders purely as am dedicating more time to my day job in the NHS as front line staff for Rapid Response. I'm estimating it will be a good few months before I take on cake orders again so kindly bear with me.
... On the flip side the online shop is still open for our nankhatai, chai masala and salted caramel. We have limited stock available and once sold it will be a while before I restock again.
Being in front line and experiencing day to day reality at present, I do what ever I can to help others including my colleagues with obtaining necessities that are required.
So I've made the decision that with every online sale of any of my products I will be putting some of the profits towards a fund that will allow me to purchase necessities and help out my colleauges in hospitals, community and towards the elderly and vulnerable.
Thank you for continued support and blessings.
* limited stock available* www.chinskitchen.co.uk
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Dear supporters and well wishers,
Hope eveyone is keeping safe out there. Firstly thank you to all who are recommending me for cakes, afternoon teas etc. I am truly grateful.
At present I am not taking any cake orders purely as am dedicating more time to my day job in the NHS as front line staff for Rapid Response. I'm estimating it will be a good few months before I take on cake orders again so kindly bear with me.
... On the flip side the online shop is still open for our nankhatai, chai masala and salted caramel. We have limited stock available and once sold it will be a while before I restock again.
Being in front line and experiencing day to day reality at present, I do what ever I can to help others including my colleagues with obtaining necessities that are required.
So I've made the decision that with every online sale of any of my products I will be putting some of the profits towards a fund that will allow me to purchase necessities and help out my colleauges in hospitals, community and towards the elderly and vulnerable.
Thank you for continued support and blessings.
www.chinskitchen.co.uk
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So with all the recent events and uncertainty happening, I know so many businesses are really suffering. Its been a real hard graft for past 18 months and past few months even worse.
Let's bring some solidarity and unity to help each other and other small, independent businesses and services.
Mother's Day is only a week away, so please feel free to share your business, service, products on this thread. Let's rise above this all by supporting each other.
... Love, peace, unity to all xxx
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With Mothers Day only round the corner have you got your gifts sorted?
Why not gift Mum's, Aunts, Sister's or anyone who is a mother figure our absolutely delicious, crumbly, egg free all butter Nankhatai. Each one handmade and hand packed.
For every tube sold online we donate a small percentage to our charity partner @healthpovertyaction so a truly win win situation.
... We have limited stock available so grab them before they sell out.
Currently offering free delivery if you spend £40
Visit our website or click on the image to be directed to the products online
*image for illustration purpose
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So last night this is what happened...... I won Highly recognised in Category
"Outstanding culinary skills"
Shocked... Yes I actually was because I do what I do for the love of it. Thank you for all who nominated me and thank you @sheawardsuk for an amazing evening.
... I am humbled and full of gratitude.
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Truly humbled to be collaborating with @teaindiauk for International Women's Day... Read the blog to hear my story xx
Our next @maharanichai is on Saturday 28th March 2020
@sugarbox_events and I are truly looking forward to taking your senses on a musical and colourful journey at our
" Surili Rangeen Medaan high chai"
... Our high tea is suitable for vegetarians and full details are available in bio link at Maharani chai
Our events are always a sell out and we have already sold quite a few tickets.
Please DM for further information or click on the @maharanichai bio link under tickets for info on menu, costs etc.
If you've attended our event before are are attending please do drop us a comment x
We look forward to hosting you
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@maharanichai 1st High Tea event for 2020 is being hosted on 28th March 2020.
Maharani Chai is an all luxury Vegetarian High Tea hosted by @sugarbox_events and Chinskitchen.
If you've attended our events before you'll know its a full on sensory experience and every event is themed... We are kicking off 2020 with a Musical, vibrant, colourful Gardens Afternoon Tea.
... Full details available at Maharani chai insta page link.
We would love to see host you, please do share... @ Northwood
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For all those asking about our next Maharani Chai Event........here you are. Excited to announce our first Maharani Chai for 2020 will be in March. Click on the link below for further details.
It's #worldnutelladay today so here's a recipe for you all.
Our deliciously creamy Nutella Penda (Indian fudge)
Make them... Share them ... @ Hillingdon
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We love creating cakes for some of our regular customers, especially when you get kind words like this.
@janina.ks2 don't worry your birthday cakes are sorted 🙂
Currently our order books are closed
Saturday calls for properly brewed masala chai.. You know the one where you boil the tea leaves, spices and water together for a good few minutes until the flavours are released, add your choice of milk and brew again for a good 5 to 8 mins depending on the qty of chai you're making and then pourinf into cups and enjoying every sip.
I'm a big fan of spices not only because of their flavours but also because of their properties. Proper soul soothing, def gets me set for the d...ay.
What combination of spices do you add to your tea?
Comment below would love to hear from you xx
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Our Top Nine for 2019, can't wait for what 2020 has in store.
Wishing you all an amazing celebration tonight and into the New Year.
" Save room for Dessert"
Who doesn't have space for dessert? Especially when they are chocolate based.
I loved creating these for @healthpovertyaction event a couple of months back. Soft spongy gulab jamun hidden in whipped spiced chocolate mousse.
It's going to be a busy day in the kitchen today prepping for our family Christmas Dinner tomorrow.
So I would love to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers, followers and well wishers a fabulous Christmas and New Year.
Cherish each moment spent with your loved ones.
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