Festive food

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…

27 August 2020

Sweet Potato khichedi ( sweet potato stir fry)

My husband usually fasts for  the whole of the Shrawan month and I have to try my best to make…

18 August 2020

Sweet Boondi (An Indian sweet)

Sweet Boondi/Bundi is one of my favourite Indian sweets.  I prefer them to Boondi Ladoos which are one of the…

16 August 2020

Dry stir fry potatoes and nuts (bateta nu farari shak)

It is the Hindu month of shravan and my husband is fasting this month. Thankfully our hindu gods know that…

15 August 2020

Saffron Penda (Indian dessert using milk powder)

The Indian month of Shravan has lots of Indian celebrations- a couple of them are Raksha bandhan and Janmastami.  And…

9 August 2020

Nutty Energy ladoos/ balls with Dates

The inspiration for these energy balls were from watching an Instagram live session by A friend Nayna Kanabar whose Instagram…

31 May 2020

Ten Diwali Savouries

The Hindu celebration of Diwali and Hindu New year are approaching and a lot of the Hindu ladies will be…

19 October 2019

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…

1 October 2019

Vegan Hot Cross Buns

Before I share my recipe for Vegan Hot Cross Buns I must share some useful information for any of you…

21 April 2019

Badam (Almond) Halwa or Sheera with saffron and nutmeg

Almond halwa is a rich dessert which is usually made when you are expecting friends. It's made using ground almonds.…

20 August 2018