Saffron flavoured mango jam
Every summer, I tend to make our favourite strawberry jam which we all enjoy. This year, I make some mango jam for a change with a very similar recipe. The jam tastes great with toast Read More …
Author: Mina Joshi
I am a busy working mum who aims to make quick and healthy authentic vegetarian and vegan dishes for my family. I am also a face to face and online cookery teacher, recipe developer, restaurant and product reviewer. I share all recipes with step by step instructions.
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 waiting for a train in the evening. In my family we all love mixed nuts Read More …
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 used for making a thick juice which is often served with puris. I love sweet Read More …
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 as the curry is dry and can be used to eat on its own or Read More …
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 lifestyle to become vegetarian. First of all well done for taking the first step to Read More …
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). A lot of times, it can be used just like potatoes and can be used Read More …
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 mixes/chutney’s we always keep prepared in the fridge and use it to flavour lots of Read More …
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 with beige and brown spots. They need to be soaked overnight and cooked until soft. Read More …
Blood Peach Chutney
Summer time is the time when I enjoy making fruit jams and chutneys. I love visiting the local farm shops and farmers markets to see what is in abundance. Sometimes, such fruits and vegetables are Read More …
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. It’s great to see the bright colours of daffodils and tulips in the garden. The Read More …