Mumbai Mix
Welcome to
our family
kitchen.
Generations of Indian vegetarian recipes, hands-on cooking classes and family traditions — from our table to yours.
Featured Guide
How to Brew the Perfect Masala Chai
Good masala chai comes down to a handful of things done well — strong tea, the right balance of spice, and a little patience.
Learn to Make Masala Chai
Simmer gently
A rolling boil is the quickest way to make chai taste bitter.
Brew the spices first
Allow the spices to infuse in water before adding milk.
Sweeten last
Taste first, then adjust the sweetness to suit your preference.
Chapter Two
New to Indian cooking? We'll show you.
Every one of our recipes carries a genuine difficulty rating, from Beginner to Advanced, so you always know what you're taking on before you start. A good place to begin:
Chapter Three
From Our Kitchen
Every recipe here comes from our own kitchen, and every one is genuinely vegetarian — it's the food we know best, not a filtered category. Many were first served from our street food stall, long before they were ever written down for a home cook.
Chapter Four
Learn Beside Us
Hands-on classes taught by our family, with real ingredients and real family recipes — not just from a screen. Every session runs as a genuinely small group, so there's always room around the table.
Ages 6–12
Children's Cooking Classes
Hands-on Indian cooking classes for children, taught in a real family kitchen.
Ages 6–12
Summer Holiday Cooking Camp
Our Children's Summer Cooking Club — hands-on Indian cooking for the school holidays.
Small Group Cooking
Inclusive Cooking Sessions
Calm, small-group sessions for children who benefit from additional support or a slower pace.
Chapter Five
The Family Behind Mumbai Mix
Everything we share begins in our family kitchen. From Mum's recipes and years of cooking together to our market stall, cooking classes and website, these are the same recipes we've served to thousands of customers across London.
Read Our Story
Chapter Six — The Heart of Mumbai Mix
Every Recipe Starts With Mum
Home cook, recipe creator and the person who taught us that the best meals are made with patience, generosity and love.
Meet Mum“We believe that sharing food brings people together, creates lasting memories and keeps family traditions alive.”
Healthy Indian Eating
Practical healthy-eating resources, developed with input from our registered dietitian.
Coming soon
Chapter Seven
From Our Family Kitchen to Yours
From building our market stall and serving thousands of customers across London, to becoming part of the city's street food community, teaching cooking classes and now launching this website — every step has brought us closer to making authentic Indian home cooking accessible to more people.
Read Our StoryChapter Eight
Bring Mumbai Mix Home
The recipes we've shared for years are now available to enjoy in your own kitchen. Discover family favourites, handcrafted spice blends and small-batch products inspired by the food we cook every day.
Mum's Red Pepper Sauce
£6.95
The sweet, smoky and gently spiced family recipe that's been served on thousands of Mumbai Toasties.
Mumbai Mix House Chai
£9.95
The same authentic masala chai we've brewed in our family kitchen for years.
- Handmade in small batches
- Family recipes
- Carefully sourced ingredients
- Free UK delivery on orders over £50
