Mina Joshi

Karela (Bitter Gourd) Curry

Karela (Bitter Gourd) are really bitter and an acquired taste.  My mum made this curry every week as it is…

2 March 2020

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…

20 February 2020

Garlic Dip and Garlic chutney

I had bought a lot of fresh garlic and I was looking new recipes and new ways of using it. …

19 February 2020

Aubergine Pickle

This sweet but spicy hot aubergine pickle made by combining aubergines and traditional Indian spices has become a real hit…

18 February 2020

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…

16 February 2020

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…

16 February 2020

Vegan & Veggie Pizza using Jus Rol Sour Dough Pizza Base

Have you tried the new Jus-Rol Sourdough Pizza base?  I hadn't until my son bought it to for me to…

1 February 2020

Vegan wraps with potato and cheese filling (Vegan Aloo Cheese Frankie)

Frankies are a popular street food in Mumbai where they make soft chappatis and fill them likea wrap using a…

31 January 2020

Fruity and Nutty Porridge with cinnamon (vegan)

For my breakfast, I love having cold overnight oats with fruit amd yogurt but my husband likes to have hot…

26 January 2020

Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes and Passion Fruit Salsa (Vegan)

With most of my Indian meals, I like to include a salad, chutney, raita or a salsa dish using whatever…

23 January 2020