Vegan shrikand ( A vegan dessert)
Shrikand is a simple Indian dessert made from Hung yogurt. I got asked by my son if I could make a vegan version for him. I had some Alpro Greek style soya yogurt so decided Read More …
Category: Festive food
Food for festivals e.g Xmas, Diwali, Navratri, fasting, janmashtmi, Hindu Festivals, Christian Festivals,
Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Before I share my recipe for Vegan Hot Cross Buns I must share some useful information for any of you who love visiting London. Travelling across London is very easy by underground, overground or by Read More …
Badam (Almond) Halwa or Sheera with saffron and nutmeg
Next time you fancy a quick but rich sweet try this badam halwa/sheera with saffron,nutmeg and cardamom. Ingredients for 2 servings: 1 cup almond flour or ground almonds ½ cup sugar ½ cup ghee 2 Read More …
Home Made Ghee in the Instant Pot
I don’t usually make a lot of ghee (often called clarified butter) as we only use it sparingly. However, this time I made a small amount using organic butter and it’s fragrance is so good Read More …
Caramel, milk powder and coconut penda (Indian sweet)
Last month we celebrated our wedding anniversary quietly with family. It’s traditional for us to make something sweet on the day. I had left it quite last minute this time so rustled up this sweet Read More …
Sweet Vermicelli with Jaggery (Gor vari Sev/ Meethi Seviyan)
As I grow older, no matter whose love gives me happiness – I will always be my daddy’s little princess. I miss you dad. I like to think that I am more of a practical Read More …
Ten Diwali Savouries
The Hindu celebration of Diwali and Hindu New year are approaching and a lot of the Hindu ladies will be busy making traditional sweets and savouries or shopping for these at their favourite mithai farsan Read More …
Multigrain Chorafari (Multigrain crispy snack)
Chora fari is a regular snack in my home and often I make it with a variety of flours. Often I use only plain flour and chick pea flour to make the chora fari. However, Read More …
Sweet Vermicelli with Jaggery (Gor vari Sev/ Meethi Seviyan)
My recipe for sweet vermicelli (or meethi sev) is very traditional. Most recipes use sugar but my family love the taste of jaggery as it has a sweetness with a hint of salt. You can Read More …
Quick Chocolate Barfi with condensed milk (in MW)
The month of August is the start of lots of Indian festivals which involve cooking a variety of sweet dishes including Indian Churma na ladoos, mohanthal, penda or barfi. Chocolate Barfi is the favourite of the kids Read More …