Festive food

Home Made Ghee in the Instant Pot

I don't usually make a lot of ghee as I only use it when making Indian sweets or when holding…

1 March 2018

Caramel, milk powder and coconut penda (Indian sweet)

We all have a sweet tooh in the family and don't need an excuse for making desserts.   Last month we…

11 September 2017

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.…

12 June 2017

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).…

3 April 2016

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…

29 July 2015

Thick Vermicelli with Jaggery (Gor vari Sev/ Meethi Seviyan)

Sweet vermicelli is one of those dishes you make when you suddenly have a craving for a sweet and don't…

10 June 2015

Pav Bhaji (Spicy blend of vegetables served with bread)

What is Pav bhaji? Pav Bhaji is a popular street food where the a mixture of vegetables are cooked using…

12 February 2015

Quick Chocolate Barfi using condensed milk and a microwave

Chocolate Barfi is a favourite sweet of mine.  The barfi  is quick and easy to make and layering it with…

29 August 2014

Kaju Katli – Cashew Fudge sweet

Kaju Katli - Cashew Fudge sweet  is one of the easiest Indian sweets, with very few ingredients and it's perfect…

21 August 2014

Peanut brittle made with Jaggery – Jugu Paak

I grew up in East Africa where Peanuts are called Njugu (pronounced Jugu). Chocolates were a rare treat when we…

14 May 2014