Rava Idli and Rasam using Instant Packs
The World Idli Day is celebrated every 30th of March each year. Read here for more information. So how could I resist making them? Idli and rasam are not really my forte as it was Read More …
Author: Mina Joshi
I am a busy working mum who aims to make quick and healthy authentic vegetarian dishes for my family. I am also a part time Indian cookery teacher. I share my everyday recipes with step by step instructions.
Mixed Bhajia/Pakoras
When it’s cold and wet, we often feel like eating something spicy and hot. And everyone in UK loves their onion bhajis (we call them bhajias or pakoras). And home made pakoras look and taste Read More …
Aubergine and Pineapple Curry
Whenever I am shopping, I always like and pickup any recipe leaflets or magazines left for customers to pick up. This week, Waitrose had a leaflet with this recipe and it looked really interesting. However, as Read More …
Basic Tomato Curry Sauce
I tend to make curries at least 3 times a week so like to make concentrated basic tomato curry sauce which can be added to curries and dalls when required. It saves me the preparation Read More …
Karela (Bitter Gourd) Curry
Karela (Bitter Gourd) are really bitter and an acquired taste. My mum made this curry every week as it is one of the vegetables considered very healthy for diabetics. My dad was a diabetic so Read More …
Spicy Okra Curry in a hurry
I love cooking Okra as it’s such a fast vegetable to cook. I have always cooked okra as a spicy curry without adding any water or tomatoes to it. Lately, quite a few friends have Read More …
Garlic Dip and Garlic chutney
I love using my Froothie Evolve blender which has very high speed blending and saves me time to experiment by trying out my older recipes in this new gadget. A family member brought me lots Read More …
Aubergine Pickle
This sweet but spicy hot aubergine pickle made by combining aubergines and traditional Indian spices has become a real hit in our home. This authentic recipe was shared by a friend. Aubergine Pickle Ingredients: 1 Read More …
Vaal Dahl (hyacinth bean, lima beans, Fava beans) in Instant Pot
The split val beans make a nice curry which is rich in protein. Val ni dall has a slightly stronger lentil taste than mung dall. Another quick dish made in the Instant Pot (IP). The Instant Pot Read More …
Best Vegan Restaurants in London
Since taking up the Veganuary challenge last year and again this year, I have found quite a bit of exposure for my blog. I got interviewed last year and this year by That’s TV Cambridge Read More …