Mango and Coriander Dip with a Hint of Chili
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali (or farari) food – includes all the fruits and nuts, Read More …
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Farari/Farali yogurt dip with coconut
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali (or farari) food – includes all the fruits and nuts, Read More …
Salad with Creme Fraiche Dressing
Now that the weather is getting warmer, people will start to have make and eat more salads. What salads, raitas and pickles can be served with Indian meals? With the Indian meals, it’s traditional to Read More …
Pomegranate and Apple Salsa
I am a great believer in enjoying fruits and vegetables when they are in season. This summer has lots of colourful fruits and vegetables that blend well together and can be eaten raw as a Read More …
Banana Raita (Kele ka raita)
Our meals are never complete if we do not have raita, pickles or papads as our side dishes. Raita’s get made with whatever is in my fridge -but the most popular is gujarati banana raita 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 …
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 …
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 I happen to have in the fridge. I rustled up this salsa recently which just Read More …
Pineapple, mango and passion fruit chutney (vegan)
Like most Indians I tend to make a selection of chutneys and pickles to serve with our food. I remember my mum and MIL coming up with different variations of chutneys and raitas depending Read More …