Simple Sweet Mango Curry (No Garlic, No Tomato)
For this curry, I used the mangoes readily available at Tesco for this simple mango curry. They are usually sweet and juicy, so there is no need to add any sugar or jaggery. A teaspoon Read More …
Diwali Memories, Traditional Gujarati Snacks and Sweets from My Kitchen
Diwali has always been a special time of year for me. Growing up in a Gujarati family in Kenya, festivals were about much more than lighting lamps and decorating our homes. They were about family, Read More …
Gujarati Theplas with Paneer, Methi and Sesame Seeds
These Gujarati-inspired theplas are made with a combination of wheat flour, chickpea flour and bajra flour (pearl millet flour). I added grated paneer, frozen methi (fenugreek leaves), fresh ginger, spices and sesame seeds for extra Read More …
My Traditional Chappati Dabba – Keeping Theplas and Rotis Soft
Some things in an Indian kitchen may look simple, but they are incredibly useful. One of my favourites is my stainless-steel chappati dabba, which I use to store rotlis, chappatis and theplas. Look at my Read More …
Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Paneer
These stuffed peppers are a delicious way to combine ready-cooked red and white quinoa with grated paneer, spring onions and Indian spices. A little passata keeps the filling moist and flavourful, while the peppers make Read More …
Gujarati Tofu Shaak Recipe | Vegan Indian Curry
A simple, flavourful Gujarati-style shaak made with tofu, everyday spices and a little khatta-mitha (sweet and sour) balance. Tofu is a wonderful plant-based ingredient because it takes on the flavours of the spices beautifully. This Read More …
Easy Spring Onion & Cherry Tomato Salsa (Kathiawadi Dungri tameta ni kachumber)
Indian meals often include pickles, salads and chutneys because they bring different tastes, textures and freshness to the meal. They may be served in small quantities, but they can make a big difference to the Read More …
Simple Ways to Make Homemade Meals More Flavourful
Why Flavour Matters in Everyday Cooking Homemade meals do not need to be complicated to taste delicious. Sometimes, the smallest changes in the kitchen can make the biggest difference Stock photos: Dreamstime.com Homemade meals have Read More …
Protein-Packed Air Fried Mixed Dal Kachoris
There was a time when I was forever experimenting in the kitchen and making rushing my husband to taste them and then share the recipe on the blog. It’s taken me a long time to Read More …
Brain Foods for Exams: What to Eat During Exam Season
When people remember their college days, many still shudder at the thought of exams. These are stressful, anxiety-filled periods where you can’t sleep and eat properly; your attention is wholly focused on surviving with passable Read More …