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Mumbai Ice Halwa made in Microwave

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

4 November 2020

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

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

2 November 2020

List of Top Farari (Fasting) Recipes

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

19 October 2020

Pickled Cabbage – Japanese style

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

6 October 2020

Hawaiian Pizza with Bechamel Sauce and Pineapple

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

4 October 2020

Can switching to a vegan diet help tackle obesity?

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

28 September 2020

Traditional Shrikand- A sweet dish made with yogurt and sugar

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

23 September 2020

Classic Apple Crumble

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

19 September 2020

Easy Quick potato Curry

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

4 September 2020

Pomegranate and Apple Salsa

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

1 September 2020