Mumbai Ice Halwa made in Microwave

4 November 2020

Mumbai Ice halwa is also called Bombay halwa or suko halwo too.  Years ago tins of Bombay Halwa,  made by…

Cheat Kalakand (barfi using ricotta cheese) in the Instant Pot

2 November 2020

Kalakand barfi has always been a favourite of mine.  Not a lot of Indian Mithai shops sell them as the…

List of Top Farari (Fasting) Recipes

19 October 2020

On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list –…

Pickled Cabbage – Japanese style

6 October 2020

I  love raw white cabbage and often made a quick salad by adding just salt, pepper, lemon and sugar to…

Hawaiian Pizza with Bechamel Sauce and Pineapple

4 October 2020

Everyone enjoys pizzas and when you make them at home with the toppings you like, it's even better.    Last…

Can switching to a vegan diet help tackle obesity?

28 September 2020

  Cambridge has a really good choice of vegetarian and vegan restaurants.  The award winning vegan restaurant Stem and Glory…

Traditional Shrikand- A sweet dish made with yogurt and sugar

23 September 2020

SHRIKAND is a sweet dish always served chilled.   It can be served with pooris.  Most Gujarati thalis have this…

Classic Apple Crumble

19 September 2020

Lately, I have been shopping online for groceries and often find that I don't often get the best fruits choices.…

Easy Quick potato Curry

4 September 2020

Puris and potato curry is a common combination in a lot of Gujarati homes and it gets eaten as breakfast,…

Pomegranate and Apple Salsa

1 September 2020

I am a great believer in enjoying fruits and vegetables when they are in season.  This summer has lots of…