Mina Joshi

Saffron flavoured mango jam

Every summer, I tend to make our favourite strawberry jam which we all enjoy.   This year, I make some mango…

31 July 2016

Nutty flapjacks with mixed nuts, mixed seeds and citrus flavoured honey

How often do we wish for snacks during the day? I for one always like one mid morning or when…

27 July 2016

Mango Chutney with ginger and hot red chilies

Ripe mangoes can be eaten raw as they are sweet and creamy. Indian mangoes such as Alphonso or Kesar are…

24 July 2016

Paneer and mixed vegetables stir fry

Lately, I have been using paneer in a lot of curries.  This recipe is slightly different from my usual curries…

20 June 2016

Top 7 Tips on becoming vegetarian

I got inspired by the National Vegetarian Week (16-22 May) to share some tips for people who are changing their…

4 May 2016

Cassava (Yuca) curry with mango chutney (mogo nu shak)

Anyone who is from East Africa will have loads of recipes for cassava (some times called Yuca and even mogo).…

3 April 2016

No Cook Garlic chutney (Lasan ni chutney)

Garlic chutney (lasan ni chutney) is a traditional Gujarati chutney which is so simple to make. It's one of those…

1 April 2016

Rosecoco beans curry (Borlotti beans curry)

Rosecoco Beans (also called borlotti beans) are normally found in their dried form.  Their deep pink colour skin is flecked…

30 March 2016

Blood Peach Chutney

Summer time is the time when I enjoy making fruit jams and chutneys.  I love visiting the local farm shops…

26 March 2016

Vegetarian Enchiladas with home made Enchiladas Sauce

Finally we have love weather and spring is in the air.    I am enjoying celebrating holi- the festival of colours.…

24 March 2016